Associate Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven work

Professional growth

Work-life balance

Diversity & inclusion

Team-based environment

Job summary

Jobot, a national law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney for its Washington, DC office to handle sophisticated real estate transactions with a focus on affordable housing and community development.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of real estate transactional experience, strong drafting and analytical skills, and an interest in development, LIHTC, and regulatory matters. DC-barred or eligible candidates preferred; collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Work on sophisticated transactional matters including real estate development, finance, regulatory analysis, and complex transactions
• Contribute to affordable housing and community development efforts
• Draft and negotiate transactional documents with attention to detail
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys to deliver client-focused solutions

Skills

Real estate transactions

Affordable housing

Community development

Regulatory analysis

Drafting

Analytical

Client-facing

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.

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