Senior Transactional Attorney

About the company Our client is a law firm. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead complex transactional matters from start to finish as a senior attorney, guiding deal teams and developing junior lawyers and paralegals. The position is hybrid and in-person, within a collaborative, flat team structure. What you'll do - Take full ownership of tax credit and affordable housing deals from kickoff through closing, covering buying, selling, partnering and developing assets as well as layered financing. - Provide day-to-day direction, coaching and review to junior lawyers and paralegals working on live matters. - Prepare and negotiate sophisticated partnership, operating and financing documentation. - Partner closely with firm leadership to serve a developer client base. - Work with colleagues in other locations on multi-party tax credit matters. - Contribute to the local team's culture and ways of working as a senior presence. - Attend regular training sessions and share knowledge with colleagues. Requirements What we're looking for - A JD and New York bar admission, or the ability to obtain it. - 7 to 10 years of attorney experience, with at least the last 4 years concentrated on affordable housing and tax credit transactions. - A law firm background at an established firm; experience solely in-house is not a fit. - Deep expertise in structuring and financing tax credit deals. - A track record of independently leading transactions from start to finish, supported by a deal list showing your role. - Hands-on experience with a range of transaction types, including asset purchases and sales, joint ventures and development projects. - Strong skills in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents. - Experience supervising junior lawyers and paralegals, with the leadership ability to guide them. - A high-energy, collaborative style that works well in a flat, team-oriented setting. - Already based in the Buffalo area or with genuine ties to it, and able to work in the office Monday through Thursday. - Willingness to travel periodically to another office. - Authorization to work in the United States. Bonus points - Background in commercial real estate, corporate transactions or tax law. - A strong academic record or well-regarded law school. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 185,000 to 240,000 per year - Annual bonus - Health coverage - Retirement plan with employer match - Paid time off and holidays Location and work model - Buffalo, New York, United States - Hybrid: in the office Monday through Thursday, remote on Fridays - Full-time