Real Estate Attorney

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Real Estate & Finance Attorney to provide expert legal counsel and transactional support for commercial and residential real estate matters. The ideal candidate will manage complex transactions, negotiate and draft leases and contracts, handle due diligence and closings, and resolve contract disputes while minimizing client risk and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities: Advise clients on all aspects of commercial and residential real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and restructurings. Draft, review, and negotiate leases, purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, easements, and other real estate contracts. Conduct due diligence and title review; identify and resolve title, survey, environmental, zoning, and lien issues. Manage and coordinate closings and escrow processes with lenders, title companies, brokers, and other parties. Handle contract disputes and coordinate dispute resolution strategies including negotiation, mediation, and where necessary, litigation support. Provide risk assessments and compliance guidance related to real estate regulations, local ordinances, and corporate policies. Work collaboratively with internal teams and external advisors (brokers, lenders, municipal counsel) to advance transactional objectives and meet deadlines. Maintain accurate matter files, prepare memos and client reports, and bill time in accordance with firm or company practices.

Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in New Jersey 3+ years of experience practicing real estate law, with substantive exposure to commercial transactions and leasing. Proven skills in transactional work: drafting and negotiating leases, purchase agreements, loan documents, and ancillary real estate contracts. Experience managing due diligence, title issues, closings, and working effectively with lenders and title companies. Demonstrated ability to handle contract disputes, including negotiation and alternative dispute resolution; litigation experience a plus. Excellent legal writing, analytical, and negotiation skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines. Familiarity with local land use, zoning, and environmental considerations, and comfort advising business clients on practical risk mitigation. Strong interpersonal skills and a client-service orientation; ability to work both independently and collaboratively.