Senior Affordable Housing Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Affordable Housing Associate with six or more years of experience to join its Real Estate Practice Group in Sacramento, CA. The successful candidate will work with a team of attorneys providing legal counsel to real estate owners, developers, and other stakeholders.

Duties

• Manage the full lifecycle of affordable housing deals, including site control and due diligence.
• Draft core deal documents such as development agreements and loan agreements.
• Coordinate and negotiate with lenders, investors, and municipal agencies.
• Handle transactions involving HUD programs and state housing finance agency requirements.
• Oversee preservation, resyndications, and rehabilitation projects.

Requirements

• Six or more years of affordable housing experience.
• Experience with LIHTC, tax-exempt bond financings, and layered financing structures.
• Familiarity with HUD programs and state housing finance agency requirements.
• JD and active bar membership in good standing.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active bar membership in good standing.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in drafting complex legal documents.
• Ability to manage multi-party, multi-deadline transactions.

Benefits

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

This large, rapidly growing, full-service law firm is making big strides in the global realm of telecommunications, e-commerce and dot coms in addition to having a very notable practice in international commerce, corporate and contract litigation. It is located in the Pacific Northwest with branches in the West and in Washington. Associates are encouraged to pursue community involvement to enhance their well-rounded approach to law and life. Billable hours credit is given for Pro Bono work, and the firm's hours requirements are very reasonable. Strong mentoring and training programs are present.