We are seeking a mid-level Associate to join our Construction Litigation Group. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 - 8 solid years of commercial litigation experience. The candidate must have a strong desire to continue development of trial and litigation skills and ultimately the ability and motivation to handle cases as the lead attorney.

• Commercial litigation experience
• Construction litigation experience is a plus
• Significant experience drafting a wide variety of motions and discovery and handling related hearings without immediate supervision
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and client relationship skills are highly valued
• Good time management skills and a strong work ethic
• Excellent academic credentials
• Must be Admitted to the California Bar

Base compensation for this position will range from $160,000 - $250,000 with a very generous bonus package.

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We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Transactional Attorney to join our team, with a primary focus on affordable housing development. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex, meaningful transactions that help address the housing needs of underserved communities. The ideal candidate will represent developer clients in all aspects of the acquisition, rehabilitation, financing, and sale of multifamily affordable housing projects, including transactions involving low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC), tax-exempt bond financing, and federal and state subsidy programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent developer clients in complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and sales of commercial properties
• Structure, negotiate, and close affordable housing transactions involving low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC), tax-exempt bonds, and other public financing sources
• Advise on financing matters involving the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) financing, subsidy, and insurance programs, and other governmental sources
• Draft, review, and negotiate ground leases, regulatory agreements, loan documents, and other transaction documentation
• Conduct title and real estate due diligence, including review of surveys, title commitments, environmental reports, and other property-related documentation
• Advise on entity formation, joint ventures, and organizational matters in connection with development projects
• Coordinate with land use, environmental, and other practice areas to support clients through entitlement and development processes

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate transactions
• Demonstrated experience with affordable housing transactions, including LIHTC and tax-exempt bond financings
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex transactions and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience representing developer clients in multifamily housing projects
• Familiarity with HUD financing, subsidy, and insurance programs (e.g., FHA-insured loans, Project-Based Section 8)
• Experience with California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) financing programs
• Knowledge of land use, entitlements, and environmental matters as they relate to real estate development
• Experience with rehabilitation and repositioning of existing affordable housing assets
• Established relationships within the affordable housing development community

Base compensation for this position will range from $250,000 to $310,000, depending on experience, and role classification. We also offer a very generous bonus package.

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