The posting
We are looking for an Affordable Housing Associate with 2-7 years of experience to join our growing, mission-driven practice. You will be a key player in expanding our team's capacity to handle a robust pipeline of complex affordable housing transactions in South Florida.
What will you be doing? Structure, negotiate, and close complex affordable housing transactions. Work on Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and tax-exempt bond financings. Manage layered public-private financing structures involving various funding sources. Draft and negotiate key legal documents, including partnership and loan agreements. Coordinate closings across multiple capital sources and counterparties.
Key Requirements 2-7 years of transactional experience in affordable housing, real estate, project finance, or a related practice area. Admitted to the Florida Bar or eligible for admission. Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school. Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. Proven ability to manage complex closings with multiple moving parts.
Salary $225K - $410K
Hybrid work policy 3-4 days in-office in Miami, FL
Visa sponsorship not available
Hiring Count
Looking to hire 1 candidate for this role
2 - 7 years of experience in transactional law with a focus on affordable housing, real estate, project finance, or public finance. Work experience
Direct experience in affordable housing or LIHTC transactions.
Commercial real estate transactional experience at a large law firm.
Background in project finance, tax, or public finance.
Trained at a major NY Big Law firm (e.g., Paul Weiss). Education
Florida Bar admission or eligibility for admission.
JD from a reputable law school (not bottom-of-class tier 3/4). Hard skills
Drafting and negotiating complex transactional documents.
Experience with LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, or public finance.
Spanish language proficiency. Soft skills
Exceptional attention to detail for complex, multi-document closings. Miscellaneous
Must work from the Miami office on a hybrid basis.
Demonstrated long-term commitment to living and working in Miami. Traits to avoid
Pure M&A or litigation backgrounds without transactional experience.
Experience is only residential landlord-tenant or eviction defense.
Multiple short tenures (<18 months) without clear explanation.



