We are looking for an Affordable Housing Associate with 2-7 years of experience to join our growing, mission-driven practice. You will be a key player in expanding our team's capacity to handle a robust pipeline of complex affordable housing transactions in South Florida.
What will you be doing?
- Structure, negotiate, and close complex affordable housing transactions.
- Work on Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and tax-exempt bond financings.
- Manage layered public-private financing structures involving various funding sources.
- Draft and negotiate key legal documents, including partnership and loan agreements.
- Coordinate closings across multiple capital sources and counterparties.
Key Requirements
- 2-7 years of transactional experience in affordable housing, real estate, project finance, or a related practice area.
- Admitted to the Florida Bar or eligible for admission.
- Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to manage complex closings with multiple moving parts.
Salary
$225K - $410K
Hybrid work policy
3-4 days in-office in Miami, FL
Visa sponsorship not available
Hiring Count
Looking to hire 1 candidate for this role
2 - 7 years of experience in transactional law with a focus on affordable housing, real estate, project finance, or public finance.
Work experience
Direct experience in affordable housing or LIHTC transactions.
Commercial real estate transactional experience at a large law firm.
Background in project finance, tax, or public finance.
Trained at a major NY Big Law firm (e.g., Paul Weiss).
Education
Florida Bar admission or eligibility for admission.
JD from a reputable law school (not bottom-of-class tier 3/4).
Hard skills
Drafting and negotiating complex transactional documents.
Experience with LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, or public finance.
Spanish language proficiency.
Soft skills
Exceptional attention to detail for complex, multi-document closings.
Miscellaneous
Must work from the Miami office on a hybrid basis.
Demonstrated long-term commitment to living and working in Miami.
Traits to avoid
Pure M&A or litigation backgrounds without transactional experience.
Experience is only residential landlord-tenant or eviction defense.
Multiple short tenures (<18 months) without clear explanation.