Associate Attorney - Affordable Housing & Real Estate Transactions; Hybrid

Position: Associate Attorney - Affordable Housing & Real Estate Transactions (Hybrid)
Job Description

POSITION:

Associate Attorney - Affordable Housing & Real Estate Transactions

Location:

San Francisco, CA | Hybrid or Fully Remote Schedule Available

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an Associate Attorney (3-10+ years of experience) to join an established firm in Northern CA. The Associate will work closely with partners and clients on a variety of complex affordable housing and community development transactions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop sophisticated skills in real estate, corporate governance, tax credit financing, and secured lending while working in a supportive and collegial environment.

*** Must be licensed in CA or willing to get licensed in CA

Key Responsibilities

• Lead purchase and sale transactions, ground leases, development agreements, and financing conversions.
• Draft and negotiate agreements, easements, licenses, and closing documents with minimal supervision.
• Support developers in negotiations with private lenders, governmental lenders, tax credit investors, and funds.
• Manage due diligence, economic projections, and transaction issue spotting with strong attention to detail.
• Supervise project coordinators on closing logistics and transaction management.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and interact with key government agencies.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed to practice in California or willing to sit for the bar.
• 3-10+ years of transactional legal experience, preferably in real estate or affordable housing finance.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and document review skills.
• Familiarity with private/public lending, tax credit structures, and government processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.

Why Join Us

• Collegial, environment with hybrid or remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly impact affordable housing and community development.
• Hands-on experience and direct client interaction.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

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We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.