Real Estate Senior Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Senior Associate Attorney with over five years of real estate transactional experience to join their Real Estate and Land Use team in Red Bank, NJ. The successful candidate will represent developers, lenders, and commercial property owners in complex transactions and redevelopment projects across New Jersey, utilizing strong drafting and negotiation skills to manage projects confidently from inception through closing or approval.

Duties

• Represent clients in all phases of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, leasing, financing, and redevelopment.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, easements, and joint venture agreements.
• Assist with preparation for closings and attend closings as needed.
• Conduct and oversee due diligence, including title, survey, and environmental review.
• Advise clients on land use and zoning matters, including site plan and variance applications.
• Review and prepare land use applications for submission to municipal agencies.
• Represent clients before planning boards, zoning boards, and municipal governing bodies.
• Render legal advice to municipal officials, developers, and business clients on real estate and land use issues.
• Handle real estate-related disputes, including prerogative writ actions and title challenges.
• Conduct legal research and monitor legislative developments.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address redevelopment, permitting, or transactional issues.
• Mentor junior associates and oversee workflow.
• Maintain comprehensive case files, billing records, and client communications.

Requirements

• Juris Doctoral degree from an accredited school of law.
• Admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey required; New York admission a plus.
• 5+ years' legal experience in real estate transactions.
• Experience with New Jersey land-use, zoning, and redevelopment laws.
• Proven ability to manage complex commercial real estate transactions.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in LexisNexis, Westlaw, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Education

• Juris Doctoral degree from an accredited school of law.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey.

Skills

• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial.
• Ability to maintain discretion regarding sensitive information.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Onsite fitness center.
• Potential for commission.

This growing firm has a team of over 70 attorneys specialized in practice areas required by corporations, entities, institutions, and individuals who control them. Its core practice areas include commercial real estate, education law, corporate transactions and business, education law, environmental law, intellectual property law, government strategies, litigation, labor and employment law, public law, tax, trusts, and estates. Headquartered in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, it has multiple offices in New Jersey, New York, and the District of Columbia.