Description:
Job Summary:
The Attorney / Assistant Counsel will be responsible for assisting on multi-family housing bond issuances, subsidy loan programs and participating loan programs, together with related real estate mortgage financing matters, drafting legislation, preparation of materials for consideration by the Agency's Members/Directors, Agency administrative matters and other legal areas as required, as well as supervision of legal support staff engaged in similar duties. The Attorney / Assistant Counsel will also perform legal services related to the Agency's loan management, mortgage enforcement efforts, and architect and construction contracts. This position is based in the New York City office.
Qualifications:
The Attorney / Assistant Counsel will be responsible for assisting on multi-family housing bond issuances, subsidy loan programs and participating loan programs, together with related real estate mortgage financing matters, drafting legislation, preparation of materials for consideration by the Agency's Members/Directors, Agency administrative matters and other legal areas as required, as well as supervision of legal support staff engaged in similar duties. The Attorney / Assistant Counsel will also perform legal services related to the Agency's loan management, mortgage enforcement efforts, and architect and construction contracts. This position is based in the New York City office.
Qualifications:
- Must be admitted to the practice of law in New York State.
- Should have two years of experience including experience in corporate, real estate, and/or financing transactions.
- Experience and/or familiarity with real estate lending, secured transactions, construction lending and mortgage loan portfolio management is helpful; litigation experience may also be useful.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and outside attorneys and consultants.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
