Affordable Housing Real Estate Associate Attorney

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 mindset and

confidence handling matters with increasing independence

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

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