Raydar
Senior Transactional Attorney
$185K–$240K
Buffalo, New York · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Experience
- 7 to 10 years of attorney experience, with at least the last 4 years concentrated on affordable housing and tax credit transactions.
- Education
- JD
- Visa sponsorship
- Authorization to work in the United States.
About the job
Leads affordable housing and tax credit transactions from kickoff through closing, while guiding junior legal staff and serving developer clients.
What you'll do
- Own tax credit and affordable housing deals, including asset purchases and sales, joint ventures, development, and layered financing.
- Draft and negotiate partnership, operating, and financing documents; direct and coach junior lawyers and paralegals.
- Collaborate with firm leadership and colleagues across offices, and contribute to team culture and knowledge-sharing.
What they ask for
- JD and New York bar admission, or ability to obtain it.
- 7 to 10 years of attorney experience, including at least 4 years focused on affordable housing and tax credit transactions.
- Established law firm background; in-house-only experience is not a fit.
- Deep tax credit deal structuring and financing expertise, independent transaction leadership, complex-document drafting and negotiation skills, and experience supervising junior staff.
Nice to have
- Background in commercial real estate, corporate transactions, or tax law.
- Strong academic record or attendance at a well-regarded law school.
Pay
USD 185,000 to 240,000 per year (base salary)
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