Affordable Housing Counsel

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in New York seeks a Counsel with 8+ years of experience in multifamily and commercial real estate at a national firm, advising developers, investors, owners and lenders on development, financing, tax-exempt bonds, LIHTC, FHA, Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae, and HUD subsidy programs.

The role requires independent deal leadership, excellent writing, and NY bar admission; salary ranges from $300,000 to $450,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in multifamily and/or commercial real estate at a nationally recognized law firm.
• Admitted to the New York bar.
• Excellent academic credentials, strong analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to run deals independently.

Responsibilities

• Represent developers, investors, property owners and lenders in development and financing matters (including tax-exempt bond financing, LIHTC, agency financing programs such as FHA, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, and HUD subsidy programs).
• Run deals independently and manage client teams to deliver on complex transactions.

Job description

Overview

• Candidates should possess experience from a nationally recognized law firm in multifamily and/or commercial real estate, representing developers, investors, property owners, and lenders in development and financing matters, including tax-exempt bond financing, low-income housing tax credits, agency financing programs (FHA, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae), and HUD subsidy programs.
• The role requires the ability to run deals independently.

Posting details

Katten seeks a highly qualified Counsel to join its Affordable Housing and Community Development Practice Group in the New York office.

The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of experience in multifamily and/or commercial real estate at a nationally recognized law firm representing developers, investors, property owners and lenders in development and financing matters, including tax-exempt bond financing, low-income housing tax credits, agency financing programs (FHA, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae), and HUD subsidy programs.

Excellent academic credentials, strong analytical and writing skills, the ability to run deals independently, and a client-team focused approach is a must. Candidates should be admitted to the New York bar.

The estimated salary range for this role is $300,000 - $450,000. Salary determinations are made based on numerous factors, such as, but not limited to experience/job history, class/graduation year, and practice area of the selected candidate.