Affordable Housing & LIHTC Transactions Attorney

Overview

A nationally recognized and highly respected legal practice is seeking an experienced Affordable Housing & LIHTC Transactions Attorney to join their growing team. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to lead sophisticated real estate and financing transactions focused on impactful affordable housing developments nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchase and sale transactions, including negotiations, documentation, title review, due diligence, and property transfers
• Draft and negotiate easements, licenses, joint use, and cost-sharing agreements
• Manage construction-to-permanent financing conversions involving conventional and multi-source government financing
• Handle complex real estate financing with private, nonprofit, and governmental lenders, tax credit investors, and funds
• Coordinate debt, equity, and overall project structures with limited supervision
• Develop working knowledge of economic projections, tax credit structures, and investor requirements
• Identify and resolve issues related to capital accounts, minimum gain, and compliance
• Draft legal opinions with minimal oversight
• Build strong relationships with state and local agencies
• Serve as a trusted advisor on public-private partnership matters

Requirements

• Strong experience in affordable housing, LIHTC, or complex real estate/financing transactions
• Ability to independently manage negotiations, documentation, and project workflows
• Proven ability to handle multi-faceted transactions involving numerous stakeholders
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $200,000 - $250,000+ (based on experience)
• Top-tier benefits package
• Fully remote work arrangement

Location

• Remote (California Bar process supported by the firm)

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.