Senior Associate General Counsel

Out client, a national real estate organization that specializes in building sustainable, affordable communities across the country seeks a senior level Associate General Counsel to join their team.They manage a diverse and impactful workload centered on multifamily real estate, with a strong concentration on affordable housing.In this position, you will work closely with staff and manage outside counsel on transactions primarily involving multifamily properties. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will lead negotiations for real estate acquisitions and financing across the country, with a particular focus on affordable housing and community development.Candidates should have experience in complex commercial real estate transactions, specifically representing developers and investors in multifamily housing. A passion for housing and community development is essential. Familiarity with federal and state affordable housing programs and regulations"”including Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and Section 8 investments"”is desirable. Experience with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae programs is a bonus.Responsibilities:· Draft and negotiate purchase agreements to facilitate the acquisition and development of multifamily properties with a focus on affordable housing.· Independently oversee and manage complex multifamily real estate transactions.· Draft and negotiate loan agreements, including those involving Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae financing, to support multifamily and affordable housing projects.· Work closely with the development team to provide legal guidance on contracts and matters related to multifamily real estate transactions, with a particular emphasis on affordable housing.· Negotiate construction documents, AIA documents, and other construction-related documents to ensure compliance and protect the interests of multifamily and affordable housing initiatives.· Review and negotiate various agreements, including material contracts, settlement agreements, confidentiality agreements, and right-of-way agreements, with a focus on multifamily and affordable housing.· Address legal inquiries and provide comprehensive legal advice to internal stakeholders on multifamily and affordable housing transactions and operations.Qualifications:· Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.· 10+ years of real estate transactional experience with hands on experience leading transactions and managing outside counsel · Proven ability to independently oversee and close complex multifamily real estate deals, particularly those with an affordable housing component.· Experience with multifamily and LIHTC properties and Section 8 subsidy programs preferred.· Experience with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae financing programs is highly desirable.· Strong drafting skills, with prior experience at a law firm

Created: 2025-05-22