Affordable Housing Finance Associate Attorney

Pay: $202,500.00 - $227,500.00 per year

Job description:

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a sophisticated and growing affordable housing finance practice handling meaningful, high-level transactional work.
• Work on complex real estate and finance matters with strong institutional clients in a respected law firm environment.
• Be part of a collaborative team that values strong academics, sharp legal thinking, and professional growth.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule that offers flexibility while still supporting mentorship, teamwork, and in-person connection.
• Step into a role with excellent compensation and long-term upside for the right attorney.

Location: Hybrid role based in Austin, Texas, with attorneys expected in the office 2–3 days per week for collaboration, mentorship, and team connection.

Note: Candidates must have law firm experience, a background in affordable housing finance and/or commercial real estate transactions, strong academics, and admission in Texas. Candidates must be located in Texas or willing to relocate to Austin.

About Us We are a highly respected law firm with a collaborative culture, sophisticated clients, and a strong commitment to professional development, inclusion, and long-term career growth. We value intellectual curiosity, strong client service, and teamwork, and we offer our attorneys meaningful opportunities to build rewarding practices. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle affordable housing finance and commercial real estate transactional matters.
• Represent clients in multifamily and affordable housing-related transactions.
• Work on matters involving federal, state, and local housing finance programs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents.
• Support deal execution from structuring through closing.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the practice on sophisticated real estate finance matters.
• Advise clients on transaction strategy, documentation, and related legal issues.
• Manage multiple matters in a productive, fast-paced practice environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of directly relevant attorney experience
• Law firm experience required
• Experience in affordable housing finance and/or commercial real estate transactions
• Strong academics
• Strong writing, research, negotiation, organizational, and communication skills
• Texas bar admission required
• Experience with Section 103, Section 142(d), Section 42, Fannie Mae, and/or Freddie Mac matters is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Strong platform for mid-level attorneys looking to deepen a specialized transactional practice
• Collegial, team-oriented culture with real mentorship and support
• Hybrid model that balances flexibility with connection
• Sophisticated work without sacrificing collaboration and professional development
• Competitive compensation and strong benefits package

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance