Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of relevant experience to join its Buffalo, NY office. The firm specializes in complex real estate finance transactions, representing developers, lenders, and investors in multi-family housing and commercial real estate projects.

Duties

• Assist in the development and financing of real estate projects.
• Collaborate with clients on tax-exempt bonds and conventional debt transactions.
• Engage in the syndication of various tax credits.
• Contribute to a fast-paced and collegial work environment.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Interest in affordable housing, community development, and related fields preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in New York State.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model with potential for fully remote arrangement.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Experienced lawyers provide exceptional service to clients working from this firm's two offices in Buffalo and Albany, New York. Its clients mainly are comprised of syndicators, non-profit and profit developers, lenders and local housing authorities. This firm has 15 years of experience in representing a number of areas, some of which include: municipal finance, industrial development revenue bonds, public and private financing transactions, tax exemptions, PILOT agreements, multi-family housing, conventional and subsidized construction, community development transactions and space leasing.