Legal Counsel

Career Legal; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 157,500 - 192,500; Full time

Job summary

Career Legal in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Counsel for its Affordable Housing and Real Estate practice. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience in transactional affordable housing, especially with LIHTC and financing matters. The attorney will advise various stakeholders on complex transactions with a community impact. The firm provides an opportunity for autonomy and client interaction, fostering a collaborative environment. Competitive salary starting at $175,000 plus benefits and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of transactional affordable housing experience required.
• Strong knowledge of LIHTC and affordable housing finance structures.
• Experience with acquisition, development, financing, and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise developers, lenders, investors, and public sector entities on affordable housing.
• Manage sophisticated transactions and client relationships.

Skills

Transactional affordable housing experience

Knowledge of LIHTC and affordable housing finance structures

Acquisition, development, financing, and regulatory matters

Ability to manage transactions and client relationships

New York Bar admission

Job description

Counsel – Transactional Affordable Housing

Buffalo, NY or New York City

7+ Years Experience

$175,000+ (commensurate with experience) + Bonus & Benefits

A respected and expanding law firm is seeking an experienced Counsel-level attorney to join its Affordable Housing and Real Estate practice. This position can be based in either Buffalo or New York City and offers the opportunity to work on impactful, complex affordable housing and community development transactions.

The successful candidate will have significant experience advising developers, lenders, investors, or public sector entities on affordable housing matters, including transactions involving LIHTC financing, tax-exempt bonds, HUD programs, and layered financing structures. Candidates with broader commercial real estate transactional experience alongside affordable housing expertise are also encouraged to apply.

This is a senior-level role offering substantial autonomy, direct client interaction, and involvement in sophisticated transactions that have meaningful community impact. The firm offers a collaborative culture, strong leadership support, and a platform for attorneys looking to continue building a long-term practice.

Key Requirements:

• 7+ years of transactional affordable housing experience
• Strong knowledge of LIHTC and affordable housing finance structures
• Experience with acquisition, development, financing, and regulatory matters
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions and client relationships
• New York Bar admission required

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney seeking a leadership-oriented role within a growing and highly respected practice group focused on complex affordable housing and development work.