Finance Attorney – Real Estate & Public Finance

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