Affordable Housing Real Estate Attorney

Lubin Olson Niewiadomski LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Competitive salary

Job summary

Lubin Olson & Niewiadomski LLP seeks an experienced Real Estate Transactional Attorney focused on affordable housing development in California. The ideal candidate will handle complex transactions from acquisition to sale of multifamily properties, including LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, and subsidy programs.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited school, active CA Bar membership, and 5+ years in commercial real estate transactions.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the California State Bar in good standing
• Minimum 5+ years of commercial real estate transactions experience
• Experience with LIHTC and tax-exempt bond financings preferred

Responsibilities

• Represent developer clients in acquisitions, dispositions, and sales of multifamily properties
• Structure and close affordable housing transactions involving LIHTC and public financing
• Advise on financing with HCD, HUD, subsidies and insurance programs
• Draft, review and negotiate ground leases, regulatory agreements and loan documents
• Conduct title and real estate due diligence and review surveys and environmental reports
• Advise on entity formation, joint ventures, and development-related matters
• Coordinate with land use, environmental, and other teams through entitlement processes

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Deadline management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California Bar admission

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Transactional Attorney to join our team, with a primary focus on affordable housing development. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex, meaningful transactions that help address the housing needs of underserved communities. The ideal candidate will represent developer clients in all aspects of the acquisition, rehabilitation, financing, and sale of multifamily affordable housing projects, including transactions involving low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC), tax-exempt bond financing, and federal and state subsidy programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent developer clients in complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and sales of commercial properties
• Structure, negotiate, and close affordable housing transactions involving low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC), tax-exempt bonds, and other public financing sources
• Advise on financing matters involving the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) financing, subsidy, and insurance programs, and other governmental sources
• Draft, review, and negotiate ground leases, regulatory agreements, loan documents, and other transaction documentation
• Conduct title and real estate due diligence, including review of surveys, title commitments, environmental reports, and other property-related documentation
• Advise on entity formation, joint ventures, and organizational matters in connection with development projects
• Coordinate with land use, environmental, and other practice areas to support clients through entitlement and development processes

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate transactions
• Demonstrated experience with affordable housing transactions, including LIHTC and tax-exempt bond financings
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex transactions and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience representing developer clients in multifamily housing projects
• Familiarity with HUD financing, subsidy, and insurance programs (e.g., FHA-insured loans, Project-Based Section 8)
• Experience with California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) financing programs
• Knowledge of land use, entitlements, and environmental matters as they relate to real estate development
• Experience with rehabilitation and repositioning of existing affordable housing assets
• Established relationships within the affordable housing development community

Lubin Olson & Niewiadomski is a firm that values collaboration and team support. Our associate hours commitment is 1600 (billable) annually. The expected annual base salary range for this position is $250,000 to $310,000, depending on experience, and role classification. The position is also bonus eligible.

In the more than four decades since its founding, Lubin Olson & Niewiadomski LLP has developed a reputation as one of California’s leading mid-size law firms.

We offer an extensive complement of legal services relating to real estate, business, land use, litigation, finance and workouts, bankruptcy and creditor’s rights, construction law, and affordable housing matters. Our clients range from Fortune 500 multinational corporations to small and medium sized companies and individuals in a broad array of businesses, including real estate investment, finance, development and brokerage, financial services, manufacturing, retail, technology, construction, multimedia, hospitality, food and beverage, advertising and professional services.

At Lubin Olson, we combine the depth and resourcefulness of a large firm with the agility of a small one. Our lawyers bring a practical, results-oriented approach to every engagement. We carefully consider the legal, financial and business implications of each matter and calibrate our legal strategies to address them. Lubin Olson cultivates enduring relationships with our clients. We pride ourselves on the efficiency, responsiveness, and unyielding integrity that are the hallmarks of our practice.