Finance Attorney - Real Estate & Public Finance

Pay: $175,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year

Job description:

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site for the first year at the Roseland, NJ office; thereafter, a hybrid schedule will be considered.

Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have admission to the New Jersey Bar and 7+ years of relevant experience in finance, real estate, or public finance law.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, respected New Jersey-focused law firm with a strong track record in both public and private sector legal engagements. Founded in 1971, the firm specializes in areas including real estate finance and development, public finance, tax credits and incentives, redevelopment, land use, litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and bankruptcy/restructuring. With a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, our client fosters an inclusive workplace and values differences as strengths.

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Finance Attorney to join their team, with responsibility for:

• Structuring and negotiating complex commercial real estate and development transactions
• Handling public and private financings, including tax-exempt bond financing
• Managing state and local government lending programs and incentive agreements
• Advising on federal and state tax credit programs (e.g., New Markets Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits) and related corporate structuring
• Collaborating across practice areas to deliver high-impact legal solutions in real estate finance, public finance, and incentives

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in finance, real estate, or public finance law
• Strong, demonstrable expertise with tax credit programs and multi-layered financing
• Experience with state and local incentive programs (highly preferred)
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and client communication abilities
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar and substantial experience practicing in New Jersey

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated, high-profile, multi-layered transactions throughout New Jersey and beyond
• Join a vibrant, well-respected firm with deep roots and meaningful impact in both the public and private sectors
• Competitive compensation and robust benefits package (medical, dental, vision, employer-funded HSA, life, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, employee assistance, retirement savings, and on-site gym)
• Potential for hybrid work after first year, supporting work-life balance and flexibility
• Chance to contribute meaningfully to a diverse, inclusive workplace culture centered on equity and belonging.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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