What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate - Affordable Housing position at BakerHostetler?
BakerHostetler is seeking a mid- to senior-level affordable housing associate (3 years of law firm experience) to join its nationally recognized Affordable Housing team. This team works with for-profit and nonprofit developers, along with investors and governmental entities, to develop, acquire, construct, finance, operate, and preserve housing located across the country.
Qualifications Include
This position may be in Texas (Austin, Dallas, or Houston), Chicago, IL, Orlando, FL, or Washington, D.C.
The salary offered in any location will be determined by a wide range of factors, including, but not limited to, experience level, education/training, geographic region, and relevant skills. Associates also participate in a performance- and hours-based bonus program. BakerHostetler offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including group health, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays (10 days), paid time off, 401(k) plan, parental leave (10 weeks, not including disability, where applicable), family care program, wellness program, life and accident insurance, and short and long-term disability.
For Chicago and Washington, D.C., the expected annual salary for this position is $245,000 - $385,000.
Why Baker?
If you have any questions about the position or process, please contact Firmwide Manager of Lateral Recruiting, Miriam McHenry, at mmchenry@bakerlaw.com.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualifications Include
- 3 years of relevant law firm experience focused on affordable housing transactions, including affordable housing finance, development and incentives
- Experience with all types of affordable housing transactions including Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) closings (4% and 9% transactions), refinancing, acquisitions, dispositions and exits
- Work includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating debt and equity transaction documents and conducting necessary due diligence
- A strong academic record, having earned a J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited law school
- Professional commitment and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in a collaborative team environment
- The ability to work in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
- The ability to meet and beat tight deadlines
- Clear and concise communication style (oral and written) with clients and team members
This position may be in Texas (Austin, Dallas, or Houston), Chicago, IL, Orlando, FL, or Washington, D.C.
The salary offered in any location will be determined by a wide range of factors, including, but not limited to, experience level, education/training, geographic region, and relevant skills. Associates also participate in a performance- and hours-based bonus program. BakerHostetler offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including group health, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays (10 days), paid time off, 401(k) plan, parental leave (10 weeks, not including disability, where applicable), family care program, wellness program, life and accident insurance, and short and long-term disability.
For Chicago and Washington, D.C., the expected annual salary for this position is $245,000 - $385,000.
Why Baker?
- A Firm committed to strategic growth in Economic Development with recent expanding footprint
- Market-leading affordable housing and community development work
- Hands-on responsibility early in your career
- Exposure to the full lifecycle of transactions
- A clearly defined path to partnership
- Work that matters – join a team where associates consistently cite satisfaction from working on projects that create affordable housing and drive economic revitalization
If you have any questions about the position or process, please contact Firmwide Manager of Lateral Recruiting, Miriam McHenry, at mmchenry@bakerlaw.com.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $245,000 - $385,000