Senior Associate In House Counsel Real Estate & Condominium Law

Overview

Provide legal counsel on real estate, condos, and construction for Habitat projects

Key Responsibilities

• contract drafting
• due diligence
• risk management
• acquisition review
• hoa governance
• affordability compliance

Tasks

-Provide legal counsel on purchase and sale agreements, easements, title matters, and due diligence. -Collaborate with outside counsel when specialized expertise is required. -Support risk management and dispute resolution related to construction and development projects. -Ensure all acquisitions and dispositions comply with Habitat’s mission and affordability requirements. -Assist in property acquisitions – drafting purchase and sale agreements and associated documents, guiding title and closing. -Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with general contractors, subcontractors, architects, and consultants. -Advise on the creation and governance of HOAs, ensuring compliance with Washington Condominium Act and other state/local laws. -Other legal support as needed, which may include review and drafting of grant agreements, purchase and sale contracts, development agreements, LLC agreements, and other services in support of Habitat’s mission. -Draft and review condominium declarations, public offering statements, bylaws, and related documents. -Assist in structuring resale restrictions, ground leases, and affordability covenants to ensure long-term affordability.

Requirements

• contracts
• affordable housing
• j.d.
• washington bar
• property law
• condo law

What You Bring

-Strong experience drafting and negotiating construction-related contracts. -Familiarity with federal, state, and local affordable housing regulations and funding sources. -J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in Washington State. -Ability to work collaboratively in a mission-driven nonprofit environment. -Experience with affordable housing development and nonprofit housing organizations. -4–7 years of legal experience, with emphasis in real property and construction law. -Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills. -Demonstrated expertise in Washington condominium law and HOA formation.

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About Habitat For Humanity Seattle-King County

-Typical new construction includes single-family homes, duplexes and even a five‑story condo project underway in Seattle -A critical home repair program serves seniors and low‑income homeowners facing health or safety issues, including ramp and gutter work -Revenue comes from donations, grants and proceeds from their Habitat Stores—four outlets selling donated home goods and building materials -The organization mobilizes volunteers yearly to build homes, staff stores and support homebuyer education -Standout projects include the Columbia City condos and Miller’s Creek community: affordable homes priced far below local market rates

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