Affordable Housing Finance Associate Attorney
Orion Placement
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Austin, TX · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
Pay: $202,500.00 - $227,500.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Join a sophisticated and growing affordable housing finance practice handling meaningful, high-level transactional work.
Work on complex real estate and finance matters with strong institutional clients in a respected law firm environment.
Be part of a collaborative team that values strong academics, sharp legal thinking, and professional growth.
Enjoy a hybrid schedule that offers flexibility while still supporting mentorship, teamwork, and in-person connection.
Step into a role with excellent compensation and long-term upside for the right attorney.
Location: Hybrid role based in Austin, Texas, with attorneys expected in the office 2–3 days per week for collaboration, mentorship, and team connection.
Note: Candidates must have law firm experience, a background in affordable housing finance and/or commercial real estate transactions, strong academics, and admission in Texas. Candidates must be located in Texas or willing to relocate to Austin.
About Us We are a highly respected law firm with a collaborative culture, sophisticated clients, and a strong commitment to professional development, inclusion, and long-term career growth. We value intellectual curiosity, strong client service, and teamwork, and we offer our attorneys meaningful opportunities to build rewarding practices. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
Handle affordable housing finance and commercial real estate transactional matters.
Represent clients in multifamily and affordable housing-related transactions.
Work on matters involving federal, state, and local housing finance programs.
Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents.
Support deal execution from structuring through closing.
Collaborate with attorneys across the practice on sophisticated real estate finance matters.
Advise clients on transaction strategy, documentation, and related legal issues.
Manage multiple matters in a productive, fast-paced practice environment.
Qualifications
4+ years of directly relevant attorney experience
Law firm experience required
Experience in affordable housing finance and/or commercial real estate transactions
Strong academics
Strong writing, research, negotiation, organizational, and communication skills
Texas bar admission required
Experience with Section 103, Section 142(d), Section 42, Fannie Mae, and/or Freddie Mac matters is a plus
Why You Will Love Working Here
Strong platform for mid-level attorneys looking to deepen a specialized transactional practice
Collegial, team-oriented culture with real mentorship and support
Hybrid model that balances flexibility with connection
Sophisticated work without sacrificing collaboration and professional development
Competitive compensation and strong benefits package
JPC-869
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance