Description:
Job Description:Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as Counsel in representing PHFA in Court and Administrative Hearings.
- Serve as Counsel in Agency meetings and discussions with Agency constituents and their counsel.
- Respond to written and telephone inquiries from business partners, the public and legislators regarding Agency related issues.
- Review Agency contracts for form and legality prior to execution by the Agency.
- Respond to subpoenas for Agency confidential documents and represent Agency staff subpoenaed for deposition or other testimony.
- Prepare civil and criminal referrals for the Chief Counsel for review of Office of General Counsel and the Office of Attorney General.
- Anticipate, propose and draft legislative, regulatory and policy language to further implement and/or amend the various statutes which affect the Agency.
- Advise and assist the Chief Counsel in analyzing proposals, situation, litigation, and other matters which involve the operations and responsibilities of the Agency.
- Advise and counsel the Agency regarding proposed legislation.
Minimum Requirements:
- Hold a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
- Be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in good standing
- At least 3 years of substantive experience in contracts, procurement, or related transactional matters
- Experience may be gained in-house, in private practice, or in government
- Strong analytical judgment and the ability to clearly convey legal advice
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail and organizational discipline
- The interpersonal skills necessary to build collaborative relationships with colleagues and clients
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor - Law, Law License - Pennsylvania, Relevant experience (3-6 years), Serve as Counsel in representing PHFA in Court and Administrative Hearings.
- Serve as Counsel in Agency meetings and discussions with Agency constituents and their counsel.
- Respond to written and telephone inquiries from business partners, the public and legislators regarding Agency related issues.
- Review Agency contracts for form and legality prior to execution by the Agency.
- Respond to subpoenas for Agency confidential documents and represent Agency staff subpoenaed for deposition or other testimony.
- Prepare civil and criminal referrals for the Chief Counsel for review of Office of General Counsel and the Office of Attorney General.
- Anticipate, propose and draft legislative, regulatory and policy language to further implement and/or amend the various statutes which affect the Agency.
- Advise and assist the Chief Counsel in analyzing proposals, situation, litigation, and other matters which involve the operations and responsibilities of the Agency.
- Advise and counsel the Agency regarding proposed legislation.
- Other duties as assigned
Experience:
Relevant experience (3-6 years)