Affordable Housing Finance Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 202,500 - 227,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A respected law firm in Texas is seeking an attorney with over 4 years of experience in affordable housing finance and commercial real estate transactions. This hybrid role allows flexibility while emphasizing collaboration and professional development. The ideal candidate possesses strong writing, research, and negotiation skills and must be admitted to practice law in Texas. This opportunity offers competitive compensation and a supportive team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of directly relevant attorney experience.
• Law firm experience required.
• Experience in affordable housing finance and/or commercial real estate transactions.
• Texas bar admission required.

Responsibilities

• Handle affordable housing finance and commercial real estate transactional matters.
• Represent clients in multifamily and affordable housing-related transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents.
• Collaborate with attorneys on sophisticated real estate finance matters.

Skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Pay

$202,500.00 - $227,500.00 per year

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

JPC-869

Job Type: Full‑time

Benefits

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