Associate Affordable Housing Job at Direct Counsel, Washington DC

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  • Direct Counsel
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is representing a nationally recognized AmLaw 100 firm in its search for a senior-level Associate or Counsel (6–8 years of experience) to join the firm’s highly regarded Affordable Housing practice in Washington, D.C.

This team advises a broad client base—including for-profit and nonprofit developers, investors, and governmental agencies—on the acquisition, development, financing, operation, and preservation of affordable housing projects across the country.

Key Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of law firm experience focused on affordable housing transactions , including finance, development, and incentives

  • Experience handling LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) closings (4% and 9% transactions), refinancings, acquisitions, dispositions, and exits

  • Familiarity with all sides of the deal—developers, investors/syndicators, and lenders—is a plus

  • Hands-on experience with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents , conducting due diligence, and overall deal/project management

  • J.D. from a nationally accredited law school with a strong academic record

  • Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Washington, D.C. preferred)

Ideal Candidate Attributes:
  • Ability to take lead on complex transactions and interact directly with sophisticated clients

  • Exceptional communication (written and verbal), organizational, and time-management skills

  • Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

  • Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple projects concurrently

Location & Schedule:
  • This role is based in Washington, D.C.

  • Hybrid work arrangements available in line with firm policy

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Annual Salary Range: $345,000 – $385,000 (commensurate with experience, skills, and location)

  • Bonus: Performance- and hours-based bonus structure

  • Benefits Include:

    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

    • 401(k) retirement plan

    • Paid vacation (20 days) and holidays (10 days)

    • Paid parental leave (10 weeks)

    • Life and disability insurance

    • Family care and wellness programs

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