Affordable Housing Associate

Dcbar; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Nixon Peabody is seeking an Affordable Housing Associate for our Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of experience on complex affordable housing or real estate matters involving HUD programs and a focus on HUD regulatory and transactional issues.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local real property, affordable housing, and community development programs is preferred. Strong analytical and client service skills are essential, with a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience on complex affordable housing or real estate matters involving HUD programs.
• Interest or focus on HUD regulatory and transactional issues.
• Knowledge of HUD programs like project-based Section 8, RAD, and other tools preferred.

Job description

Affordable Housing Associate

At Nixon Peabody, we are committed to attracting talented individuals from a wide range of experiences and cultures, including individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, genders, and personal backgrounds. Therefore, we encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Our Project Finance, Infrastructure & Real Estate Department is looking to hire an Affordable Housing Associate to join our Washington, DC office.

The ideal candidate will have one to three years of experience working on complex affordable housing or real estate matters involving the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) programs. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated interest or focus on HUD regulatory and transactional issues, as well as a strong interest in real estate finance, housing and community development. Knowledge of federal, state and local real property, affordable housing and community development programs and regulations, including HUD programs such as project-based Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment (“HAP”) contracts, Rental Assistance Demonstration program (“RAD”) and other public housing repositioning tools is preferred.

Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client services.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position is as follows.

• Washington, DC: $215,000 to $250,000

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range is Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salary it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s a chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps into the power of collaboration and collective thinking.

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