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Affordable Housing Real Estate Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel, Seattle, WA, United States


Real Estate Associate Attorney - Affordable Housing Focus (Seattle, Bellevue, or Portland)

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Direct Counsel is seeking a

junior to mid-level Real Estate Associate Attorney

to join a

full-service law firm with a nationally recognized real estate practice . This role is ideal for an attorney with

2+ years of transactional real estate experience , particularly those with a background or strong interest in

affordable housing ,

lender-side financing , or

complex real estate development projects .

Key Responsibilities:

Work on commercial real estate transactions, including

acquisitions and sales ,

dispositions ,

commercial leasing ,

secured financing ,

joint ventures , and

land development project Take on

significant responsibility in managing transactions

and coordinating with team members across multiple offices Conduct

title, survey, and due diligence reviews Support client teams on

lender-side financing matters , particularly those involving

affordable housing projects or public-private development structures

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Minimum of

2 years of real estate transactional experience

within a law firm setting Demonstrated or emerging experience in

affordable housing, low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) deals, HUD financing , or

lender-side real estate financing Strong organizational skills and the ability to

manage multiple workstreams across partners and practices A proactive, team-oriented xsgimln mindset and

confidence handling matters with increasing independence

Compensation & Benefits:

This opportunity offers a

highly competitive salary range of $215,000 to $330,000 , plus bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance 401(k) with employer participation Generous

vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays Optional

flexible spending accounts

and

commuter benefits