Senior Affordable Housing Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Affordable Housing Associate in Anchorage, AK. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in affordable housing and will join a dynamic Real Estate Practice Group. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex transactions across various locations.

Duties

• Manage the full lifecycle of affordable housing deals, including site control and due diligence.
• Draft and negotiate core deal documents such as development and partnership agreements.
• Coordinate with lenders, investors, and government agencies to facilitate transactions.
• Handle LIHTC transactions and tax-exempt bond financings.
• Engage in preservation, resyndications, and rehabilitation projects.

Requirements

• Six or more years of experience in affordable housing.
• Familiarity with HUD programs and state housing finance agency requirements.
• Experience with multi-party, multi-deadline transactions.
• JD and active bar membership in good standing.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active bar membership.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training programs and retreats.
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities.
• Participation in the ABA Well-Being Pledge.

They were founded over a century ago with expertise in corporate and litigation cases. Their areas of practice include employee benefits, energy, regulatory, health care, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, and more. Their offices are located in California, Alaska, Idaho, DC, Utah, and Oregon.