Junior Affordable Housing Associate

Nixon Peabody LLP; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 215,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Nixon Peabody LLP in Washington, DC, invites applications for an Affordable Housing Associate in our Project Finance, Infrastructure & Real Estate Department. The role focuses on complex affordable housing and real estate matters, with HUD regulatory and transactional work, and a strong interest in housing finance.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of relevant experience, excellent academic credentials, and superb judgment and client service skills. Salary range $215,000–$250,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in affordable housing or real estate matters involving HUD.
• Interest or focus on HUD regulatory and transactional issues.
• Knowledge of HUD programs such as HAP and RAD and other public housing tools.

Skills

Affordable housing

HUD programs

Real estate

Client services

Job description

At Nixon Peabody, we are committed to attracting talented individuals from a wide range of experiences and cultures, including individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, genders, and personal backgrounds. Therefore, we encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Our Project Finance, Infrastructure & Real Estate Department is looking to hire an Affordable Housing Associate to join our Washington, DC office .

The ideal candidate will have one to three years of experience working on complex affordable housing or real estate matters involving the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) programs.Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated interest or focus on HUD regulatory and transactional issues, as well as a strong interest in real estate finance, housing and community development.Knowledge of federal, state and local real property, affordable housing and community development programs and regulations, including HUD programs such as project-based Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment (“HAP”) contracts, Rental Assistance Demonstration program (“RAD”) and other public housing repositioning tools is preferred. Relevant internship experience will also be considered.

Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client services.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position is as follows.

• Washington, DC: $215,000 to $250,000

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range is Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salary it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s a chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps into the power of collaboration and collective thinking.

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