Senior-Level Affordable Housing Associate Attorney

Job Title: Senior-Level Affordable Housing Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm based in Orlando, FL is seeking a highly experienced attorney to join its Affordable Housing practice group. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of affordable housing finance, development incentives, and transactional structures. This is a senior-level role with substantial client interaction and responsibility for deal leadership, offering an opportunity to work on high-impact housing projects nationwide, with a strong emphasis on collaborative problem-solving and innovative structuring.

Duties:

• Led and managed affordable housing transactions from inception through closing

• Structure and negotiate transactions involving Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), including both 4% and 9% credits

• Handle refinancing, acquisitions, dispositions, and exit strategies related to affordable housing assets

• Represent developers, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders in a variety of deal types

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of transaction documents

• Conduct comprehensive due diligence and identify key issues

• Engage in strategic planning and provide practical, business-minded legal advice

• Collaborate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and third-party participants

• Oversee deal timelines, coordinate multi-party closings, and ensure legal and regulatory compliance throughout

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years of substantive law firm experience in affordable housing transactions

• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex deals

• Familiarity with multifaceted transaction structures involving LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, HUD financing, and state/local housing programs

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities tailored to both legal and business audiences

• Capacity to perform under pressure and meet demanding deadlines

• Proven record of working effectively within cross-functional teams

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a nationally accredited and recognized law school

Certifications:

• Active membership in the Florida Bar

Skills:

• Expertise in affordable housing finance, development, and public-private partnerships

• Strategic negotiation and analytical thinking

• Client-focused advisory skills and commercial sensibility

• Efficient time management with attention to detail

• Interpersonal aptitude for building and sustaining professional relationships

Job Location:

• Orlando, FL

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid time off and generous holiday schedule

• 401(k) with firm contributions

• Performance-based bonuses

• Continuing legal education (CLE) support

• Professional development and training resources

• Opportunities for advancement within a nationally respected team

• Supportive and collaborative work culture

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