Affordable Housing Transactional Attorney

A law firm in Oakland is seeking an Affordable Housing Transactional Attorney with significant experience in affordable housing policy matters and development transactions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in negotiating and drafting various legal documents related to affordable housing, with a focus on multifamily developments.

Duties:

• Handle affordable housing development and financing transactions
• Negotiate and draft loan documents, ground leases, regulatory agreements, easements, and related legal documents for multifamily developments
• Provide legal counsel on first-time homebuyer programs, construction documents, and commercial leases
• Collaborate with clients, government agencies, and other stakeholders to facilitate affordable housing projects

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• 6-8 years of experience in affordable housing policy matters and development transactions
• Extensive experience negotiating and drafting legal documents for multifamily developments
• Knowledge of first-time homebuyer programs, construction documents, and commercial leases is a plus
• Strong understanding of affordable housing regulations and financing mechanisms

Education:

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Certifications:

Relevant certifications related to affordable housing law or finance are advantageous

Skills:

• Proficiency in negotiating and drafting legal documents
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders
• Strong understanding of affordable housing policies and regulations
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage complex transactions efficiently

Benefits:

• Hybrid work arrangement option
• Annual telecommute budget to support remote work
• Competitive health insurance benefits
• 401(k) with a partial match
• Eligible for annual discretionary and billable hour bonuses

Founded over nine decades ago, this family-owned firm specializes in a wide range of practices including constitutional law, intellectual property, family law, real estate, public law, employment litigation, construction, insurance, data privacy, and others. With 10 offices throughout California, the firm has over a hundred highly experienced and skilled attorneys. Serving public agencies and private businesses throughout California, this firm has earned a great reputation for providing high-quality representation based on honesty, efficiency, and prompt responsiveness. The firm fosters a professional collegial work environment that promotes equality, dignity, and respect. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has an option for employees to work remotely.