Affordable Housing Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Real Estate Associate Attorney – Affordable Housing Focus (Seattle, Bellevue, or Portland)

Direct Counsel is seeking a junior to mid-level Real Estate Associate Attorney to join a full-service law firm with a nationally recognized real estate practice . This role is ideal for an attorney with 2+ years of transactional real estate experience , particularly those with a background or strong interest in affordable housing , lender-side financing , or complex real estate development projects .

Key Responsibilities :

Work on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and sales , dispositions , commercial leasing , secured financing , joint ventures , and land development projects

Take on significant responsibility in managing transactions and coordinating with team members across multiple offices

Conduct title, survey, and due diligence reviews

Support client teams on lender-side financing matters , particularly those involving affordable housing projects or public-private development structures

Ideal Candidate Profile :

Minimum of 2 years of real estate transactional experience within a law firm setting

Demonstrated or emerging experience in affordable housing, low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) deals, HUD financing , or lender-side real estate financing

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams across partners and practices

A proactive, team-oriented mindset and confidence handling matters with increasing independence

Compensation & Benefits :

This opportunity offers a highly competitive salary range of $215,000 to $330,000 , plus bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package, including :

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

401(k) with employer participation

Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays

Optional flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits