Job ID: 370241
Practice area:- Real Estate - Residential Transactions
Job Title: Senior-Level Affordable Housing Associate Attorney
Job Overview:
A distinguished law firm based in Dallas, TX seeks a seasoned legal practitioner with deep experience in affordable housing transactions. This opportunity offers a platform to work on impactful housing projects alongside for-profit, nonprofit, and government clients. Candidates will contribute to multifaceted matters involving financing, acquisition, development, and preservation of housing assets, both within Texas and across multiple jurisdictions. This recruitment is being handled exclusively by a legal search firm on behalf of the hiring firm.
Duties:
Guide complex affordable housing deals from inception through closing
Draft, revise, and negotiate transactional documents for varied deal structures
Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence and project assessments
Collaborate directly with clients, counterparts, and internal team members
Manage timelines and workstreams with minimal supervision
Offer strategic counsel on financing and regulatory considerations
Engage in transactions involving LIHTC (both 4% and 9%), refinancing, acquisitions, dispositions, and exits
Represent a diverse array of stakeholders including developers, lenders, investors, and public entities
Requirements:
Minimum of 6 years of practicing law within a firm environment
Extensive experience with affordable housing finance and incentives
Proficiency in navigating LIHTC closings and related legal frameworks
Familiarity with the needs and perspectives of developers, lenders, and investors
Capability to work under demanding timelines with a high degree of autonomy
Outstanding verbal and written communication proficiency
Education:
Certifications:
Skills:
Transactional leadership and client relationship skills
Strategic problem-solving and detail orientation
High emotional intelligence in high-stakes negotiations
Strong organizational and time management capabilities
Collaborative mindset with an ability to thrive in a team-driven setting
Job Location:
Benefits:
Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with firm contributions
Annual performance bonus eligibility
Generous paid time off and parental leave
Flexible hybrid work arrangements
Professional development and continued education support
Access to firm-wide wellness programs and mental health resources
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