Real Estate/LIHTC attorney

Real Estate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Location: Hybrid- Greenwich, CT

Position Type: Full-Time

About the Role

JDF, LLC is seeking an experienced Real Estate Attorney to join its legal team. JDF, LLC serves as general counsel to The Richman Group Affordable Housing Corp. (“TRG”) in connection with complex commercial real estate and affordable housing transactions. TRG is one of the leading sponsors and syndicators of affordable housing tax credit funds in the United States.

This position offers the opportunity to take a leading role in large-scale Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) transactions, working closely with senior management, business teams, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and oversee complex affordable housing real estate transactions nationwide from letter of intent through closing.
• Negotiate, draft, and review core and ancillary transaction documents, including partnership and operating agreements, guaranties, purchase options, loan agreements, leases and SNDAs.
• Review and analyze property due diligence, including title, survey, zoning, condominium and environmental matters.
• Advise the company on corporate and asset management matters, including amendments and modifications of existing LIHTC investments.
• Handle special projects and other legal matters as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education & Licensure

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Strong academic credentials
• Active member in good standing of the New York and/or Connecticut Bar

Experience, Skills & Attributes

• 4+ years of commercial real estate experience (affordable housing and/or finance preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of real estate law, including title, survey, zoning and land use matters
• Understanding of equity investments in affordable housing developments and the federal and state tax credits associated with these developments, including LIHTC, is a plus
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage transactions independently with limited supervision
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
• Sound professional judgment, attention to detail, and strong client-service orientation
• Collaborative mindset with demonstrated leadership capability

NOTE: This job description is inclusive of but not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions may be required as deemed necessary by the manager.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $250,000 – $275,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off, and bonus potential

If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity working with one of the top real estate organizations in the country, we’d like to hear from you!

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