Land Use and Real Estate Attorney

A law firm in Sewell, NJ, is seeking a highly experienced Land Use and Real Estate Attorney with a portable business of at least 500K. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling complex real estate transactions and land use matters.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice and representation to clients regarding real estate transactions, land use planning, zoning issues, and environmental regulations.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, leases, and other legal documents about real estate transactions.
• Conduct due diligence reviews and title examinations for real estate transactions.
• Represent clients before zoning boards, planning commissions, and other regulatory bodies.
• Handle litigation related to real estate disputes, including boundary disputes, eminent domain, and land use litigation.
• Advise clients on compliance with local, state, and federal regulations affecting real estate development and land use.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar in New Jersey.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience practicing real estate law, focusing on land use and zoning.
• Demonstrated success in generating and maintaining a portable business of 500K or more.
• Proven track record in handling complex real estate transactions and land use matters.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience representing developers, property owners, and municipalities in land use matters.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations impacting real estate development.
• Prior experience in managing a team of attorneys and support staff.

Certifications and Skills:

• Certification or specialization in real estate law or land use planning (preferred).
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build client relationships.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of financial implications in real estate transactions.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Health and dental insurance plans with employer subsidies.
• Subsidized gym membership.
• Disability coverage.

This New Jersey-based boutique law firm comprises most of the commercial litigators and business lawyers who have an MBA degree along with corporate level experience. Their areas of concentration include corporate law (general), mergers & acquisitions, venture capital, debt & equity financing, software & cyber-law, high-tech technology law, commercial litigation, real estate law involving leasing & acquisition, and international business with sales & expansion. The members of this firm are extremely business minded and have been able to save significant sums of money for their clients. They represent multiple companies in the United States and are also expanding to other countries.