Land Use & Real Estate Attorney - Riparian Law

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $130,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected, established law firm with a strong reputation in complex real estate and land use matters.
• Build a specialized practice handling sophisticated riparian rights and waterfront property issues throughout New Jersey.
• Work directly with developers, businesses, municipalities, and property owners on impactful projects.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys across multiple practice areas in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Enjoy long-term career growth, meaningful client interaction, and opportunities for business development.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Location

Freehold, New Jersey – On-site. Work alongside a collaborative legal team in a professional office environment. Limited remote flexibility is available only for weekends or emergency situations.

Note

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and have 2+ years of land use and real estate law experience. Direct knowledge of New Jersey riparian rights, tidelands, or waterfront property matters is required. Candidates should live within commuting distance of Freehold, NJ.

About Us

We are a well-established, full-service law firm dedicated to providing practical legal solutions for businesses, individuals, developers, and property owners throughout New Jersey. Our attorneys work collaboratively across practice areas to deliver exceptional client service while fostering an environment that supports professional growth and long-term success. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise clients on New Jersey land use, zoning, and real estate matters.
• Handle legal issues involving riparian rights, tidelands claims, waterfront development, and related regulatory matters.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate real estate agreements and transactional documents.
• Represent clients before municipal planning boards, zoning boards, and state agencies.
• Conduct legal research and draft opinions, applications, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Assist clients with permitting, regulatory compliance, and land development matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas on complex real estate projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Bar license required.
• 2+ years of land use and real estate law experience.
• Direct knowledge of New Jersey riparian rights, tidelands, or waterfront property matters required.
• Experience with zoning, planning board, and development matters.
• Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.
• Ability to independently manage matters while collaborating with a team.
• Business development interest is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a collaborative legal team that values mentorship, professional development, and exceptional client service. This role offers the opportunity to develop a highly specialized practice while working on sophisticated land use and waterfront property matters throughout New Jersey. We offer excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA/FSA options, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance