Associate Attorney - Affordable Housing & Real Estate Transactions (Hybrid)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Associate Attorney – Affordable Housing & Real Estate Transactions

Location : San Francisco, CA | Hybrid or Fully Remote Schedule Available

About the Firm

We are working with well-established boutique law firm in the Bay Area that has built a strong reputation in complex real estate and finance transactions. The firm represents mission-driven clients on a variety of development and community-focused projects, with work that spans real estate, finance, and related transactional matters. Attorneys here get meaningful, hands-on experience while contributing to impactful projects in a collaborative environment.

We are seeking an  Associate Attorney (3–10+ years of experience)  to join the team. The Associate will work closely with partners and clients on a variety of complex affordable housing and community development transactions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop sophisticated skills in real estate, corporate governance, tax credit financing, and secured lending while working in a supportive and collegial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead purchase and sale transactions, ground leases, development agreements, and financing conversions.

Draft and negotiate agreements, easements, licenses, and closing documents with minimal supervision.

Support developers in negotiations with private lenders, governmental lenders, tax credit investors, and funds.

Manage due diligence, economic projections, and transaction issue spotting with strong attention to detail.

Supervise project coordinators on closing logistics and transaction management.

Build and maintain strong client relationships and interact with key government agencies.

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed to practice in California.

3–10+ years of transactional legal experience, preferably in real estate or affordable housing finance.

Strong drafting, negotiation, and document review skills.

Familiarity with private / public lending, tax credit structures, and government processes.

Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.

Why Join Us

Collegial, small-firm environment with hybrid or remote work flexibility.

Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly impact affordable housing and community development.

Hands-on experience and direct client interaction.

Competitive compensation and benefits.

Apply Now- Or forward your resume in confidence to Jaimi.Harper@gogpac.com. Call / Text directly at (605) 679-9312.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.