Associate Attorney

Jobot; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Associate Attorney for our Washington, DC office to work on affordable housing and real estate transactions in a nationally recognized firm.

You will manage sophisticated deals, including development, financing, regulatory analysis, and public-private partnerships, with a focus on community impact.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of transactional real estate experience and a strong interest in housing and neighborhood development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience handling real estate transactions.
• Strong interest in affordable housing and community development.
• Experience with complex real estate transactions preferred.
• Regulatory analysis experience preferred.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• DC bar admission or eligibility is preferred, depending on firm requirements.

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated transactional matters in real estate development and finance.
• Perform regulatory analysis across housing and development matters.
• Draft and review complex real estate documents and agreements.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to achieve project goals.
• Support community development initiatives and public-private partnerships.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Affordable housing

Community development

Regulatory analysis

Drafting & documentation

Team collaboration

DC bar eligibility

Job description

Job details: Associate Attorney + Affordable Housing + Real Estate Transactions + Community Development + Regulatory Work This Jobot Job is hosted by: Anne-Laure McGrory Salary: $120,000 - $165,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a nationally recognized law firm focused on affordable housing, community development, real estate development, finance, regulatory matters, and public-private partnerships. Our attorneys work on meaningful, complex transactions that help strengthen communities across the country, from residential and mixed-use projects to public housing, redevelopment, and economic development initiatives.

The firm offers a collegial, team-oriented environment with a strong emphasis on professional growth, collaboration, and work/life balance.

Why join us

• Work on sophisticated, mission-driven real estate transactions with a direct community impact
• Join a nationally focused affordable housing and community development practice
• Gain exposure to complex real estate finance, regulatory, and development matters
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys in a collegial, team-based environment
• Build a long-term career with a firm that values professional development, balance, and input from team members
• Be part of a practice that goes beyond traditional billable-hour work and focuses on strengthening communities

Job Details

A national law firm with a highly regarded affordable housing and community development practice is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Washington, DC office.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience handling real estate transactions, along with a demonstrated interest in affordable housing, community development, and work that supports meaningful neighborhood and economic development initiatives.

This role will involve working on sophisticated transactional matters, including real estate development, finance, regulatory analysis, and complex real estate transactions. Candidates with experience in affordable housing, multifamily development, LIHTC, HUD-related matters, public housing, public-private partnerships, or community development finance will be especially strong fits.

Ideal background:

• 2+ years of real estate transactional experience
• Strong interest in affordable housing and community development
• Experience with complex real estate transactions
• Regulatory analysis experience preferred
• Strong drafting, analytical, organizational, and client-facing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• DC-barred or eligible candidates preferred, depending on firm requirements

This is an excellent opportunity for an associate seeking sophisticated transactional work with a mission-driven focus and long-term growth potential.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.