Location: Boston | 2 remote days/week
Salary Range: $110,000 – $150,000 | Bonus Eligible
Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday
About the Role
Make a meaningful impact through mission-driven transactional work. Our client, a leading Boston-based boutique law firm, is seeking an experienced Community Development Attorney to join its growing real estate and transactional practice. This newly created role reflects the firm’s expanding client base and ongoing commitment to nonprofit and public interest organizations.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active membership in the Massachusetts Bar, or eligibility to waive in
- 3-7 years of legal experience in commercial real estate and transactional work, with a focus on nonprofit community development preferred
- Demonstrated ability to handle complex transactions from negotiation to closing
- Strong communication, drafting, and organizational skills
- A commitment to public interest, economic justice, or community-focused legal work is a plus
Key Responsibilities
- Advise clients on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing
- Represent both borrowers and lenders in real estate financing and community development projects
- Draft, negotiate, and review legal agreements, including loan documents, joint venture agreements, and purchase and sale agreements
- Structure real estate joint ventures, equity deals, and corporate restructurings
- Provide counsel on nonprofit real estate development, affordable housing, and community-based projects
- Work cross-functionally with colleagues in tax, corporate, and regulatory practices to deliver holistic legal solutions
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Join a team where collaboration and mentorship are at the heart of the culture
- Work with nonprofits, community lenders, and social impact organizations across Massachusetts
- Contribute to a growing practice that spans real estate, finance, community development, and organizational structuring
- Be part of a firm where attorneys have built lasting careers and leadership has grown from within
Apply Now
Take the next step in your legal career and help build stronger communities. If you’re ready to join a firm that values impact, collaboration, and career growth, we encourage you to apply.
Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
