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 Washington, D.C. The successful candidate will work on a variety of affordable housing projects, providing legal counsel to clients involved in real estate development and financing.

Duties

• Manage the full lifecycle of affordable housing deals, including site control and due diligence.
• Draft and negotiate core deal documents such as development agreements and loan agreements.
• Coordinate with lenders, investors, and government agencies on complex transactions.
• Advise on HUD programs and state housing finance agency requirements.
• Handle 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 mixed-finance projects.
• JD and active bar membership in good standing.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active bar membership.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage multi-party, multi-deadline transactions.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.

Benefits

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

With 11 offices in the United States, this law firm provides transactional and litigation for both U.S. and international clients. This firm has been practicing for over 100 years. This firm's culture and values are to serve by providing value-added solutions to legal needs, to provide distinctive client service, to develop and retain the highest caliber legal staff, and to attain both firm and client goals. This firm was ranked in the 2015 U.S. News Best Lawyers Best Law Firm.