Partner or Of Counsel, LIHTC

About the Role

Join a collaborative affordable housing law team as a Partner or Of Counsel, leading complex transactions from engagement through closing. You will advise nonprofit and for-profit developers and help expand the team's work in affordable housing finance.

What You'll Do

• Lead transactions involving 4% and 9% LIHTC allocations, tax-exempt bond financing, and multiple financing sources.

• Manage developer relationships and drive deal execution throughout the development process.

• Draft, negotiate, and close partnership agreements, operating agreements, loan documents, and other complex financing instruments.

• Structure transactions involving Section 42 tax credits and Section 142 tax-exempt private activity bonds.

• Supervise associates and paralegals, manage deal teams, and contribute to training and team development.

• Collaborate with firm leadership and colleagues on the team's growth and national reach.

What We're Looking For

• Eight or more years of experience in affordable housing and LIHTC transactional law, with demonstrated ability to independently manage deals through closing.

• Law firm experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and an active bar license in good standing; New York admission or willingness to obtain it is required.

• Deep knowledge of Section 42 and Section 142, including multi-source financing closings and 4% and 9% LIHTC deals.

• Experience drafting and negotiating partnership agreements, operating agreements, and loan documents.

• Strong client relationship, team management, and supervision skills, with a collaborative approach suited to a flat team structure.

• Developer representation experience is required. A portable book of business, familiarity with HUD programs, GSE financing, or GP/LP acquisitions is a plus.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and able to visit a New York or Buffalo office periodically.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $300,000 to $400,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Remote within the United States, with New York City as the primary location and periodic visits to an office in New York City or Buffalo.