Municipal Law Attorney in Haddonfield

Job Description

Job Title: Municipal Law Attorney

Location: Haddonfield, NJ

Type: Full-Time, Hybrid, 1500 billable hour requirement annually 

About:
A full-service law firm in Haddonfield, NJ, they pride themselves on being experienced, reliable, efficient, and deeply knowledgeable. Their attorneys have backgrounds at large law firms, served as general counsel to startups, and held leadership roles in international organizations. They advise publicly traded companies, lead complex transactions, and litigate in state and federal courts. The team also understands the needs of business owners and the rapidly changing legal landscape.

Vision:

• Experienced: Our attorneys bring a wealth of knowledge from diverse legal and business backgrounds to deliver top-tier service. 
• Reliable: We prioritize accessibility and prompt response to meet our clients’ evolving needs. 
• Efficient: We utilize innovative strategies to craft cost-effective solutions, ensuring positive outcomes for our clients. 
• Depth: We offer seamless legal services across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and beyond, building strong networks and partnerships.

Position Overview:
Seeking a dedicated and experienced Municipal Law Attorney to join the team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record working with municipalities, including local governments, agencies, and related entities in New Jersey. You will provide legal counsel on a variety of municipal issues including land use, zoning, ordinances, public policy, and municipal governance.

Responsibilities:

• They represent municipalities in rent control, foreclosures, special litigation, and labor law.
• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and case law affecting municipal governance in these areas 
• Attend meetings, hearings, and negotiations on behalf of the municipality 
• Collaborate with municipal departments, external legal teams, and stakeholders 
• Draft legal opinions, reports, and official documents for municipal clients 
• Ensure the municipality’s actions and policies are compliant with applicable statutes and ordinances

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school 
• Admission to the New Jersey State Bar 
• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience working with municipalities or local government entities
• Strong knowledge of New Jersey municipal law and public policy 
• Excellent advocacy, communication, and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• Opportunity to be part of a growth-oriented, innovative legal team 
• Collaborative and client-focused work environment 
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package 
• Support for ongoing professional development
• Work/life balance; only 1500 hours required annually
• Hybrid; 3 days in office 2 days WFH

Join and be part of a firm that values experience, reliability, and depth in serving the legal needs of our municipal clients.

To Apply:
Please submit your application to this positing. All resume submissions are confidential, to learn more about this role, please email me at sierra.ragland@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.