Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks entry-level associate attorneys with up to 2 years of experience to join their Albany, NY office. The firm specializes in complex real estate finance transactions, representing developers, lenders, syndicators, and institutional 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.
• Support the syndication of various tax credits.
• Engage in legal research and drafting of documents.
• Participate in client meetings and negotiations.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of legal experience.
• Interest in affordable housing, community development, and related fields.
• Strong desire to work in a fast-paced, collegial environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar or eligibility to obtain admission.

Skills

• Excellent research and writing abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangement may be considered.

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.