Attorney – Public Sector and Redevelopment Attorney

Orionplacement; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is offering a full-time onsite legal opportunity in Roseland, New Jersey. The role involves advising municipalities and clients on municipal and redevelopment law, alongside drafting complex legal documents.

The ideal candidate will possess a J.D. from an accredited law school and active New Jersey Bar license, with at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong client management skills. Benefits include dental and vision insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of municipal law and/or redevelopment law experience.
• Experience advising municipalities, public entities, developers, or related clients.
• Interest or experience in public finance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise municipalities, public entities, and clients on municipal and redevelopment law.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents including contracts and redevelopment plans.
• Manage multiple client matters and collaborate on sophisticated projects.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active New Jersey Bar license

Job description

Pay

$130,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Location

This is a full-time onsite opportunity based in Roseland, New Jersey, where you'll work closely with an accomplished legal team while building strong relationships with clients throughout the state.

Job Description

• Advise municipalities, public entities, and private clients on municipal and redevelopment law matters.
• Counsel clients regarding public contracting, procurement, affordable housing, and public finance.
• Structure and negotiate redevelopment agreements and complex commercial transactions.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, ordinances, resolutions, redevelopment plans, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal guidance involving land use, tax incentives, and redevelopment financing.
• Attend municipal, redevelopment, and other public meetings, including occasional evening meetings.
• Manage multiple client matters while delivering exceptional legal analysis and client service.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas on sophisticated public and private sector projects.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New Jersey Bar license.
• 3+ years of municipal law and/or redevelopment law experience.
• Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Experience advising municipalities, public entities, developers, or related clients.
• Interest or experience in public finance is preferred.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working collaboratively.
• Must be admitted to practice law in New Jersey.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance