What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Attorney position at Simpson Judge USA?
Our client is a highly regarded, mid-sized New York City law firm with one of the top-ranked affordable housing and community development practices in the country. Known for its collaborative culture, absence of billable-hour pressure, and genuine commitment to impact work, the firm represents leading non-profit developers, housing authorities, CDFIs, syndicators, impact funds, and mission-aligned for-profit sponsors in some of the most innovative and high-volume affordable and supportive housing transactions in New York.
Due to sustained growth and a robust pipeline of 4% and 9% LIHTC, tax-exempt bond, HPD/HDC, NYS HCR, and supportive housing deals, they have exclusively retained us to identify an Affordable Housing Attorney at any experience level (from 2024 graduates through 10 years).
This search is truly open to all levels — they will hire multiple attorneys if the right people apply.
Role & Responsibilities
- Structure, document, and close complex affordable housing transactions involving LIHTC (4% & 9%), tax-exempt bonds, HOME, HTF, HPD/HDC subsidy layers, Section 8, Section 202/811, Resyndication, Year-15 exits, and preservation deals
- Draft and negotiate partnership/LLC agreements, loan documents, regulatory agreements, ground leases, and real estate closing deliverables
- Conduct due diligence, title/survey review, and zoning analysis
- Advise non-profit boards on governance and 501(c)(3) compliance
- Collaborate with the firm’s tax, corporate, and real estate groups on interdisciplinary matters
Ideal Candidates
- J.D. and NY Bar admission (or immediate eligibility)
- 0–10 years of transactional experience in affordable housing, real estate finance, tax credits, or community development (2025 graduates with relevant clinics, internships, or demonstrated passion are encouraged to apply)
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills
- Intellectual curiosity and genuine interest in housing justice
- Team-oriented, low-ego personality that thrives in a supportive, non-hierarchical environment
Salary : $155,000 - $275,000