Affordable Housing Real Estate Associate Attorney

Company: Direct Counsel
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Real Estate Associate Attorney – Affordable Housing Focus (Seattle, Bellevue, or Portland) Direct Counsel is seeking a junior to mid-level Real Estate Associate Attorney to join a full-service law firm with a nationally recognized real estate practice . This role is ideal for an attorney with 2 years of transactional real estate experience , particularly those with a background or strong interest in affordable housing , lender-side financing , or complex real estate development projects . Key Responsibilities: Work on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and sales , dispositions , commercial leasing , secured financing , joint ventures , and land development projects Take on significant responsibility in managing transactions and coordinating with team members across multiple offices Conduct title, survey, and due diligence reviews Support client teams on lender-side financing matters , particularly those involving affordable housing projects or public-private development structures Ideal Candidate Profile: Minimum of 2 years of real estate transactional experience within a law firm setting Demonstrated or emerging experience in affordable housing, low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) deals, HUD financing , or lender-side real estate financing Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams across partners and practices A proactive, team-oriented mindset and confidence handling matters with increasing independence Compensation & Benefits: This opportunity offers a highly competitive salary range of $215,000 to $330,000 , plus bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance 401(k) with employer participation Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays Optional flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits

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