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Affordable Housing Attorney

Nixon Peabody LLP
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
At Nixon Peabody, we are committed to attracting talented individuals from a wide range of experiences and cultures, including individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, genders, and personal backgrounds. Therefore, we encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Nixon Peabody's Affordable Housing team helps shape housing policy and anticipate issues to keep affordable housing investments on track, recognizing that affordable, quality housing is essential to any thriving community. Our knowledge and experience of the development, financing, and regulation of affordable and public housing is unmatched.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position is as follows.

  • New York, NY: $300,000 to $335,000

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range is Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salary it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

Nixon Peabody’s Affordable Housing team is seeking an attorney with five to seven years’ expertise with affordable housing transactions. Qualified candidates will have substantial transactional experience representing nonprofit and for-profit developers in building, acquiring and financing multifamily and commercial properties as well as a mission-driven orientation to housing and community development. A comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and New York City affordable housing and community development programs and regulations is required.

Qualified candidates will also have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client services.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s a chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps into the power of collaboration and collective thinking.

Principals Only.

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Veteran.

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

Salary : $300,000 - $335,000

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