Finance Attorney â Real Estate & Public Finance

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 aFinance Attorneyto 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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