Description:
Salary:$93,659.00 Annually
Possible Hybrid Workplace Opportunity
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (hcr) Is the State's Affordable Housing Agency, with A Mission to Build, Preserve, and Protect Affordable Housing and Increase Homeownership Throughout New York State.
This Position Is with Hcr's Housing Trust Fund Corporation (htfc). This Is Not a Civil Service Position and Does Not Require a Civil Service Exam. Candidates Must Meet the Minimum Qualifications Outlined Below to Be Considered.
Nys Homes and Community Renewal (hcr) Is Committed to Fostering a Culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility. Our Work Would Not Be Possible without The Diverse Backgrounds, Experiences, Ideas, and Abilities of Our Employees. Hcr Is Committed to Developing a Workforce that Represents the Diverse Population of New York State. Hcr Embraces a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment by Encouraging All Individuals, Including Those with Disabilities, to Apply to Open Positions at The Agency.
The Office of Legal Affairs Is the Legal Unit of The Division of Housing and Community Renewal and Is Headed by A General Counsel. the Unit Provides Legal Advice, Counsel and Representation to All the Agencies' Offices and Program Areas and Ensures Compliance with Federal and State Legal Mandates. the Primary Functions Are Organized Within Four Major Subject Matter Areas or Units, General Law, Litigation,
Hearings, and Transactions
Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
This Job Description Is Not Intended to Be All Inclusive and The Employee Will Be Expected to Perform Other Reasonably Related Duties as Assigned.
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (hcr) Is the State's Affordable Housing Agency, with A Mission to Build, Preserve, and Protect Affordable Housing and Increase Homeownership Throughout New York State.
This Position Is with Hcr's Housing Trust Fund Corporation (htfc). This Is Not a Civil Service Position and Does Not Require a Civil Service Exam. Candidates Must Meet the Minimum Qualifications Outlined Below to Be Considered.
Nys Homes and Community Renewal (hcr) Is Committed to Fostering a Culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility. Our Work Would Not Be Possible without The Diverse Backgrounds, Experiences, Ideas, and Abilities of Our Employees. Hcr Is Committed to Developing a Workforce that Represents the Diverse Population of New York State. Hcr Embraces a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment by Encouraging All Individuals, Including Those with Disabilities, to Apply to Open Positions at The Agency.
The Office of Legal Affairs Is the Legal Unit of The Division of Housing and Community Renewal and Is Headed by A General Counsel. the Unit Provides Legal Advice, Counsel and Representation to All the Agencies' Offices and Program Areas and Ensures Compliance with Federal and State Legal Mandates. the Primary Functions Are Organized Within Four Major Subject Matter Areas or Units, General Law, Litigation,
Hearings, and Transactions
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Candidate Will Work as A Real Estate Transactional Attorney Within the Fast-Paced Dhcr/htfc Real Property Unit Representing the Agency in Complex Construction and Permanent Lending and Mortgage Financing of Multi-Family Affordable Housing.
- Candidate Will Gain Knowledge of Many of The State and Federal Housing Programs, Familiarity with Statutes and Regulations Affecting the Programs.
- Candidate Shall Need to Be Capable of Applying Private Housing Finance and Other Applicable Laws and Rules when Negotiating and Drafting Agreements and Legal Documents.
- Candidate Will Be Assigned Projects Including State and Federal Low Income Tax Credits (slihc/lich) Funding Which Will Require Regulatory Agreements, Bindings and Carry Over Reviews, Slihc Bifurcation and Transfer Transactions.
- Candidates May Be Assigned Other Types of Transactions Such as Refinances, Workouts and Other Portfolio Needs.
- Candidate May Be Assigned Addition Programs and Projects as The Needs of The Unit Evolve.
Qualifications:
- A Law Degree from An Accredited Law School; Admission To, and Member in Good Standing Of, the New York State Bar; and Two Years of Relevant Post-Bar Experience.
- Ability to Establish Effective Working Relationships
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills.
- Strong Analytical and Organizational Skills.
This Job Description Is Not Intended to Be All Inclusive and The Employee Will Be Expected to Perform Other Reasonably Related Duties as Assigned.
