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Legal Counsel - Real Estate/Property Management

Fairfield, Connecticut Permanent $250,000 - $275,000 per year View Job Description
The Legal Counsel - Real Estate will play a critical role in providing expert legal guidance on LIHTC and property law matters.
  • Hybrid role, open to remote for candidates not local to Greenwich, CT.
  • Opportunity for long term growth.

About Our Client

Property management and investment company.

Job Description

  • This position offers the opportunity to take a leading role in large-scale Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) transactions, working closely with senior management, business teams, and external stakeholders
  • Lead and oversee complex affordable housing real estate transactions nationwide from letter of intent through closing
  • Negotiate, draft, and review core and ancillary transaction documents, including partnership and operating agreements, guaranties, purchase options, loan agreements, leases and SNDAs
  • Review and analyze property due diligence, including title, survey, zoning, condominium and environmental matters
  • Advise the company on corporate and asset management matters, including amendments and modifications of existing LIHTC investments
  • Handle special projects and other legal matters as assigned



The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Counsel - Real Estate should have:

  • A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
  • Strong knowledge of real estate law and property regulations.
  • Strong understanding of LIHTC.
  • Proven experience in reviewing and negotiating real estate contracts.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a team environment.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • Discretionary bonus opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.



Contact
Jennifer Pettigrew
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7051330

Job summary

Function
Legal
Subsector
Legal Subsector
Industry
Property & Construction
Location
Fairfield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jennifer Pettigrew
Job reference
JN-062026-7051330
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