ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel provides specialized legal counsel to RiseBoro’s Real Estate Development and Property Management divisions.

• Support General Counsel concerning the overall legal and compliance functions of the Housing division

• Provide day-to-day counseling and advice to leadership across a variety of areas, such as contractual interpretation, real estate, construction, landlord-tenant, and insurance

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contractual agreements, such as vendor contracts and terms of service, confidentiality agreements, grants for program services, and license agreements

• Support the General Counsel in labor negotiations and disputes with Housing-related union matters

• Assist in drafting and maintaining the written policies and procedures and update them as needed

• Support the management of the organization’s affiliate corporate governance structure

• Draft policy and train employees on organizational policy changes

• Support the General Counsel and Risk Management team in anticipating and mitigating potential legal problems involving real estate and construction-related matters

• Remain abreast of changes and developments in the law and government policy impacting human resources , nonprofit laws and programming, and real estate development and proactively provide advice and guidance

• Other related duties as assigned by the General Counsel

  COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated experience as legal counsel, including legal experience in a nonprofit environment

• Experience in real estate, affordable housing development, property management, or landlord-tenant, is required

• Knowledge of construction law, preferred.

• Knowledge of the challenges faced by low-income and marginalized communities, and the operational needs of nonprofits serving those communities

• Experience and confidence independently drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements and providing practical and business-oriented advice

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines

• Ability to analyze situations or information and use sound judgment

• Exceptional influence and negotiation skills

• Possess a high degree of professional ethics and integrity

• Possess a high level of emotional intelligence, and the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and applicable software

• Commitment to building a supportive work environment and maintaining a positive attitude at the workplace, and addressing complex performance issues constructively and positively

• Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values

• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities

• Demonstrated commitment to supporting the work which affects communities that have experienced systemic oppression and bias (i.e., people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.

  EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• J.D. degree from an accredited university and admitted to the New York State Bar

• A minimum of four (4) years of legal experience, with experience in housing/real estate practice and demonstrated experience in a nonprofit setting

Qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Policy Statement

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.