Real Estate Associate — Lead Affordable Housing Deals

Empower Staffing, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower Staffing, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Real Estate Associate to lead affordable housing transactions in NYC. You will own deals from signing through closing and work on multi-layered LIHTC financing with senior partners.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years CRE transactional experience, strong drafting skills, and NY Bar admission, plus a collaborative, high-energy approach. LIHTC or M&A tax exposure is a plus, and you’ll grow with a fast-growing firm focused on community development.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with NY Bar admission.
• 3–6 years of commercial real estate transactional experience.
• Experience representing owners or developers of commercial or multifamily real estate.
• Strong drafting skills and a track record of closing deals with complex financing.
• Affordable housing or LIHTC experience is a strong plus.
• Prior M&A or tax experience welcome if most of your practice has been commercial real estate.
• A collaborative, high-energy attorney who does well in an in-person team.

Responsibilities

• Lead affordable housing transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and multi-layered LIHTC financing.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, loan documents and organizational documents.
• Manage deal timelines and coordinate many parties across financing structures that combine tax-exempt bonds and tax credit programs.
• Work closely with partners and counsel on a flat, collaborative deal team, taking transactions from signing through closing.
• Get direct mentorship from a nationally recognized affordable housing attorney, plus weekly training sessions.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Drafting skills

Financing expertise

LIHTC experience

M&A / tax experience

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

New York Bar admission

Job description

Empower Staffing, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Real Estate Associate to lead affordable housing transactions in NYC. You will own deals from signing through closing and work on multi-layered LIHTC financing with senior partners.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years CRE transactional experience, strong drafting skills, and NY Bar admission, plus a collaborative, high-energy approach. LIHTC or M&A tax exposure is a plus, and you’ll grow with a fast-growing firm focused on community development.