Senior Counsel
Company: Rihousing
Location: Providence
Posted on: September 18, 2023
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Job Description:
RIHousing - Senior Counsel Salary Range -
$111,302.40-$161,061.12 RIHousing is committed to creating a
diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,
genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.What it's all
about:The incumbent provides high-level legal advice and counsel
and represents RIHousing in general corporate and administrative
legal matters, specifically including legal issues pertaining to
federal and state rental assistance programs, public and affordable
housing programs, affordable housing asset management and
compliance, communications/marketing, legislation affecting the
agency and/or its lines of business, and statutory/regulatory
compliance to minimize risk exposure to the agency.What you'll do
on a daily basis:This position is responsible for providing
substantive legal advice and services to RIHousing division staff
on a broad range of issues affecting the agency, focusing on
providing legal support for the agency's Leased Housing and Rental
Services division. This division operates federal and state rental
assistance programs, public housing, and other affordable housing
programs (e.g., Project-Based Section 8, Housing Choice Voucher,
Section 811, Family Self-Sufficiency, and the statewide Centralized
Wait List). It carries out affordable housing contract management,
asset management, and compliance activities. This position will
provide legal support to other business areas operating various
public and private support programs, such as the Continuum of Care
and homeless assistance initiatives. This position will provide
legal services in support of the agency's communications/marketing
needs and with respect to legislation affecting the agency and/or
its lines of business. This above may include providing advice and
counsel on various legal subject matter areas, providing litigation
support, performing statutory and regulatory research and
interpretation, and assisting with compliance activities.
Understanding, interpreting, and applying HUD and other federal
regulations are core responsibilities of the job. The incumbent
drafts and/or reviews a broad range of written materials, such as
contracts, grant agreements, regulatory notices, affidavits and
pleadings, legal correspondence, funding documents, loan documents,
research materials, forms of advertising, monitoring reports,
legislative reports, legislative language, and the like. At the
Senior Counsel level, the incumbent exercises significant
independent judgment. Senior Counsel is relied upon to identify
legal priorities for the Legal Department, execute transactions,
and resolve legal matters largely self-directedly, exercising an
advanced level of decision-making ability. The position also
collaborates with the General Counsel and business units on
developing and delivering training to support corporate compliance
efforts. The incumbent coordinates the activities of outside
counsel as necessary to ensure compliance with federal, state, and
local regulations and to protect the interests of RIHousing. This
may include collaborating on litigation strategy, coordinating
discovery, managing and negotiating resolutions or settlements as
appropriate, working with insurance companies, reviewing
legislation relating to agency lines of business, assisting with
mediation activities, and reviewing invoices. This position
collaborates with the Deputy General Counsel to ensure RIHousing
fulfills certain corporate filings and administrative law
responsibilities, including rulemaking activities, open meetings,
and access to public information obligations. The incumbent also
provides advice on other legal matters as may be assigned by the
General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel.What you'll bring to the
team:Provide legal advice, interpretation, and counsel to RIHousing
division staff concerning federal and state rental assistance
programs, public and affordable housing programs, affordable
housing asset management and compliance, communications/marketing,
legislation affecting the agency and/or its lines of business,
statutory/regulatory compliance as well as general corporate and
governance matters. Exercising a high degree of professional
discretion, provide legal support for one (1) or more of the four
(4) major business units of RIHousing, namely the Leased Housing
and Asset Management division, and two (2) or more of the support
units of RIHousing (e.g., executive department,
communications/marketing, intergovernmental relations), as assigned
by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel. Represent
RIHousing and/or manage outside legal counsel in various
litigation, administrative, and adversarial proceedings, some of
which will take place in person, as assigned by the General
Counsel. Responsible for attending in-person meetings of the Board
of Commissioners or committees of the Board to respond to
procedural and legal issues and drafting, reviewing, and/or
presenting corporate resolutions for consideration by the Board of
Commissioners or committees of the Board. Responsible for
independently drafting and/or reviewing legal documents, loan
documents, customer correspondence, staff policies and handbooks,
and other agreements, forms, policies, and documents related to
RIHousing programs, and ensuring that all documents comply with
applicable federal and state, and local laws, rules, and
regulations. Prepare and file responses to public records requests,
rulemaking notices, and rulemaking content. Negotiate, prepare,
review, approve, interpret, and file contracts, agreements, and
other legal instruments using independent judgment. Perform
document review for commercial transactions and the procurement and
purchasing process to ensure compliance with applicable laws,
regulations, and policies. Represent the corporation in mediations,
hearings, audits, meetings, or fact-finding discussions with
representatives of business partners and/or other government
agencies, some of which may take place in person. Perform other
duties and special projects as may be assigned by the General
Counsel or Deputy General Counsel.What you'll need to
succeed:Minimum five (5) years of experience as an attorney, either
in a law firm, in-house, or government entity preferred, with
consideration given for exceptional academic, internship, or
clerkship performance or other relevant professional
qualifications. Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law
school; admission to the Rhode Island Bar required. Demonstrated
knowledge of general legal principles and transactions. Ability to
analyze, research, and respond to complex issues in a
multi-participant environment. Experience representing housing
authorities or other housing providers; knowledge of
landlord-tenant law; knowledge of public housing programs;
knowledge of fair housing, ADA, disability accommodation, and
religious accommodation law; experience with insurance, litigation,
compliance, and general corporate law matters; work product must
reflect mastery of the subject matter and professional-level
writing abilities; strength in a broad set of legal skills such as
contract drafting, client counseling, and group presentations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong computer
and organizational skills, and attention to detail. Ability to work
cooperatively and effectively with colleagues and supervisory staff
at all levels in a hybrid setting. Excellent negotiation skills and
ability to foster consensus among individuals with differing
opinions and perspectives. Ability to manage multiple projects,
establish priorities, and work successfully in a fast-paced
environment. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us
decide!Why RIHousing:Mission-Driven Organization Dedicated
Workforce Competitive salary Parking Stipend
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid Time Off Retirement
Options Flexible Work Hours If Position Eligible, Future Hybrid
Work May Be Available Education Reimbursement Onsite Fitness
Classes Volunteer Days Winner of Best Places to Work 2016, 2018,
2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 PBN's Worksite Health Award 2013-2023
RIHousing strives to ensure that all people who live or work in
Rhode Island can afford a healthy, attractive home that meets their
needs. A good home provides the foundation upon which individuals
and families thrive, children learn and grow, and communities
prosper.To achieve our mission, we:Offer fair, affordable, and
innovative lending programs. Provide housing-related education to
consumers and others. Promote and finance sensible development that
builds healthy, vibrant communities. Provide housing grants and
subsidies to Rhode Islanders with the greatest need. Team up with
partners to improve everything we do. RIHousing uses its resources
to provide low-interest loans, grants, education, and assistance to
help Rhode Islanders find, rent, buy, build, and keep a good home.
Created by the General Assembly in 1973, RIHousing is a privately
funded public-purpose corporation. RIHousing requires its employees
to be highly motivated and knowledgeable, have a sound
understanding of the changing needs of Rhode Island's housing
market, be willing to work within and toward a smoothly integrated
operation, demonstrate a commitment to serve the people of Rhode
Island, especially those with low and moderate incomes in need of
safe and affordable homes, and possess a high level of integrity
and deep respect for all Rhode Islanders, including customers,
partners, and fellow employees.
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