Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks associate attorneys with 2-5 years of relevant experience to join their offices in Albany, NY or Buffalo, NY. The firm offers a hybrid work model and may consider a fully remote arrangement for the right candidate. The practice focuses on 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 required.

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar in New York.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity for an annual bonus.

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.