Senior Counsel

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead the legal structuring, negotiation, and execution of joint venture agreements with affordable housing developers, including operating agreements and related governance documents
Advise internal stakeholders on partnership economics, control rights, capital structures, and exit strategies
Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, property management agreements, and other real estate transaction documents
Provide legal support across the full lifecycle of investments, including acquisition, financing, development, leasing, stabilization, and disposition
Collaborate with business teams to structure and negotiate equity and debt financing arrangements, including LIHTC equity, tax-exempt bonds, and conventional financing
Oversee and conduct real estate due diligence, including title, survey, zoning, regulatory compliance, and development risk analysis
Collaborate with external counsel, developers, lenders, and investors to negotiate terms and resolve complex legal issues
Advise on asset management and operational matters, including partnership amendments, restructurings, and investor or partner exits
Serve as a primary legal point of contact for assigned transactions and business teams
Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing legal function
Support the Divisional General Counsel on broader legal initiatives and priorities

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited institution
Active bar admission in good standing to at least one U.S. state bar
10+ years of experience in real estate law, with significant transactional experience at a law firm and/or in-house
Demonstrated experience leading and negotiating joint venture agreements and complex real estate transactions

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in affordable housing, LIHTC transactions, and real estate finance strongly preferred
Experience advising developers, sponsors, or equity partners is a plus

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About Company

We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.