Attorney – Public Sector and Redevelopment Attorney
Orion Placement
Listing collected from Orion Placement's career site. NextChapter is independent of Orion Placement.
Roseland, NJ · Posted October 15, 2026
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
See every open role at Orion Placement
More in New Jersey job market · All Attorney jobs (114) · Financial Services & Banking · Legal jobs
More roles at Orion Placement
- Bankruptcy Legal Assistant · Birmingham, AL
- Associate Attorney · Troy, MI
- Bankruptcy Legal Assistant · Los Angeles, CA
- Attorney · Modesto, CA
- Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation Defense · Indianapolis, IN
- Associate Litigation Attorney · Shalimar, FL
Similar jobs
- Senior Counsel, Supply and Trading · Pbf Energy · Parsippany, NJ
- Senior Commercial Litigation Associate/ Counsel · Nelson Mullins · Miami, FL
- Civil Litigation Attorney · Lewis Brisbois · San Diego, CA
- Civil Litigation Attorney · Lewis Brisbois · Costa Mesa, CA
- Counsel - Vendor · Cotiviti
- Litigation Associate · Nelson Mullins · Los Angeles, CA
Legal jobs in the rankings
Rankings about legal jobs
- Best cities for legal jobs #1 New York (854 openings)
- Best cities for legal pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($238k)
- Most requested AI skills in legal jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (3.9%)
- Employers with the most legal jobs #1 Morgan & Morgan (195 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 31 open attorney listings that state pay, the middle half runs $116,000 to $142,500 and the median is $120,000.
Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.
How AI is used in this kind of work
Among lawyers, AI is already used for some of the tasks. Measured exposure for lawyers: 17% (some).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
Skills this job asks for
Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.
About the job
Pay: $130,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Join a highly respected law firm with decades of leadership in public finance and redevelopment.
Work on sophisticated, high-impact projects that help shape communities throughout New Jersey.
Advise municipalities, public agencies, and private developers on complex legal matters with meaningful impact.
Enjoy significant client interaction, autonomy, and responsibility from day one.
Collaborate with an experienced, supportive team that values mentorship, professional growth, and long-term success.
Comprehensive benefits package including employer-funded HSA, retirement plan, onsite gym, generous insurance coverage, and bonus potential.
Location: This is a full-time onsite opportunity based in Roseland, New Jersey, where you'll work closely with an accomplished legal team while building strong relationships with clients throughout the state.
Note: Candidates must be admitted to practice law in New Jersey and have 3+ years of directly relevant experience in municipal law and/or redevelopment law.
About Us
We are a well-established New Jersey law firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence in public finance, redevelopment, municipal law, land use, litigation, and related practice areas. We partner with both public and private sector clients on complex, community-shaping projects and are committed to delivering innovative legal solutions while fostering a collaborative, supportive workplace where attorneys can grow their careers. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
Advise municipalities, public entities, and private clients on municipal and redevelopment law matters.
Counsel clients regarding public contracting, procurement, affordable housing, and public finance.
Structure and negotiate redevelopment agreements and complex commercial transactions.
Draft and negotiate contracts, ordinances, resolutions, redevelopment plans, and other legal documents.
Provide legal guidance involving land use, tax incentives, and redevelopment financing.
Attend municipal, redevelopment, and other public meetings, including occasional evening meetings.
Manage multiple client matters while delivering exceptional legal analysis and client service.
Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas on sophisticated public and private sector projects.
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active New Jersey Bar license.
3+ years of municipal law and/or redevelopment law experience.
Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Experience advising municipalities, public entities, developers, or related clients.
Interest or experience in public finance is preferred.
Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working collaboratively.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You'll work alongside respected attorneys on meaningful projects that directly impact communities across New Jersey. We offer challenging legal work, strong mentorship, a collaborative culture, excellent benefits, and long-term career growth while giving you the opportunity to build lasting client relationships and take on sophisticated legal matters.
JPC-1383
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance