Real Estate (Affordable Housing Finance) Associate Attorney

Job Title:
Real Estate (Affordable Housing Finance) Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A Minneapolis-based law firm is seeking a dedicated associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience in real estate transactions, financial structuring, or general deal-making. This role centers on real estate matters with a focus on affordable housing finance. The ideal candidate is eager to build a long-term career within a practice group that serves clients in the housing and finance space, bringing both initiative and precision to their work.

Duties:

• Support complex real estate financing transactions, including affordable housing projects

• Draft and review contracts, financial agreements, and related documents

• Conduct legal research related to real estate finance and housing regulations

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate closings

• Assist with due diligence and compliance checks on real estate transactions

• Manage timelines and deliverables for multiple ongoing matters

• Contribute to knowledge-sharing within the practice group through research and drafting

• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients and partners

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in real estate, finance, or transactional law

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota

• Demonstrated interest in affordable housing finance

• Ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the Minnesota State Bar (required)

Skills:

• Strong legal writing and communication abilities

• Critical thinking and attention to fine detail

• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively

• Proficiency in managing client expectations and delivering high-quality service

• Willingness to grow within a specialized area of law

Job Location:

• Minneapolis, MN

Associates at this prestigious firm applaud that they are given high-level work paired with ample resources; the result, they say, is that they receive interesting projects and valuable collaborations with senior associates and partners. They also praise its flexible face-time policies paired with market pay.