Associate Attorney - Land Use | Real Estate

Jobot; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Roseland, NJ seeks a mid-level Real Estate Associate for a 50/50 redevelop/land use and transactional desk, with direct mentorship from Practice Leaders and a defined partnership track geared toward growth.

The role supports acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and regulatory approvals for commercial and multifamily properties, with a focus on PILOTs and incentives. A collaborative, inclusive environment and competitive bonus opportunities are part of the package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of transactional real estate experience.
• Active NJ Bar admission.
• Ability to manage deals from acquisition to leasing and financing.

Responsibilities

• Redevelopment & Land Use (50%): secure land use approvals and navigate NJ redevelopment processes.
• Real Estate Transactional (50%): represent owners and developers in acquisition, disposition, leasing, and financing of properties.
• Practice Focus: strictly transactional and regulatory work with no litigation.

Skills

Transactional real estate

Land use

Regulatory compliance

Job description

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Job details

$200K+ Real Estate Associate | Land Use + Redevelopment + Transactional Real Estate | Roseland, NJ

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us

Based in Roseland, New Jersey, our Real Estate & Land Use Practice Group provides legal representation for commercial property owners, real estate developers, investors, and lenders across the region. We bridge the gap between regulatory approvals and complex transactional deal-making, guiding projects seamlessly from initial land acquisition and zoning through financing, construction, and final leasing.

Why join us?

• Base Salary: $200,000+ (benchmarked for a candidate with 5-6 years of experience).
• Billable Requirement: 1,800 hours/year minimum.

Bonus Structure

• Base Billable Bonus triggers at the 1,800-hour minimum.
• Discretionary Bonus of $10,000–$20,000 annually for hours billed above 1,800.
• Origination Bonus of 15%.

Job Details

We are seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join a premier New Jersey real estate and land use practice. This unique role offers a 50/50 practice split, working directly alongside two of the firm's Practice Leaders: Redevelopment, Land Use & Zoning and Real Estate. Due to recent client expansion and an internal relocation, this is an opportunity to step into an active desk with a defined partnership track and immediate, dedicated mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Redevelopment & Land Use (50%): Secure land use approvals, navigate the New Jersey redevelopment process, and draft agreements (including PILOT financial agreements and economic incentives).
• Real Estate Transactional (50%): Represent commercial property owners and developers in the acquisition, disposition, leasing, and financing of commercial and multifamily properties.
• Practice Focus: This is a strictly transactional and regulatory role with zero litigation requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of legal experience, transactional real estate matters and interested in learning Land Use.
• Bar Admission: Active admission to the New Jersey Bar in good standing.
• Work Style: Comfortable handling a dual-focus desk and collaborating across departments to guide projects from initial concept through final construction and leasing.

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