Affordable Housing Counsel (New York)

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 to join its Affordable Housing and Community Development Practice Group in the New York office. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of multifamily and/or commercial real estate experience at a nationally recognized law firm, representing developers, investors, property owners and lenders in development and financing matters.

Experience with tax-exempt bond financings, low-income housing tax credits, agency financing programs (FHA, Freddie Mac

Qualifications

• 8+ years of multifamily or commercial real estate experience at a national law firm.
• Experience representing developers, investors, property owners and lenders in development and financing matters.
• Licensed to practice in New York; strong analytical and writing skills.

Skills

Real estate law

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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.