Associate General Counsel

New York City Housing Development Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & vision benefits

Retirement plan with match

Paid holidays and leave

Professional development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Wellness reimbursement

Back-up caregiver

Job summary

The New York City Housing Development Corporation is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join its in-house legal team. The role focuses on employment law and real estate matters, including multi-family housing developments, acquisitions, financing, leasing, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in employment law, litigation and/or corporate transactions, in-house experience, and proven contract drafting skills.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in employment law, litigation and/or corporate transactions.
• In-house corporate legal experience.
• Practical experience in contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Employment Law Matters: Review employment policies, provide HR guidance on hiring, wage/hour compliance, and immigration, and advise on discipline and investigations.
• General Corporate Matters: Negotiate contracts and handle related legal duties.
• Litigation Matters: Respond to complaints and subpoenas; arrange defense and coverage for lawsuits.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

Corporate transactions

In-house experience

Contract drafting

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Job description

The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is a public benefit corporation and the nation’s largest municipal Housing Finance Agency. HDC’s programs support the construction and preservation of multi-family affordable housing in New York City.

Area of Talent: Employment Law/ Real Estate

Position Type: Full Time/Exempt

Salary Range:$170,000 - $190,000

Office Location: NYC/Financial District

Position Summary

The New York City Housing Development Corporation is looking for an Associate General Counsel to join its in-house legal team.

The successful candidate should possess employment law experience, including advising on workplace policies, employee relations, and compliance with federal and state employment laws. The ideal candidate should also have experience in real estate, including multi-family housing developments, acquisitions, financing, leasing, and real estate regulatory compliance.

Litigation experience is a strong plus, particularly in managing disputes, coordinating for indemnification and defense coverage, and providing strategic legal guidance to minimize risk.

The Associate General Counsel reports to the Deputy General Counsel, Legal Department and serves as counsel for HDC in employment, litigation, and general corporate matters.

Job Responsibilities

Employment Law Matters:

• Review employment policies, compliance materials, and related employment documentation.
• Advise the Human Resources team on employment law issues, including hiring, separations, wage and hour compliance, and immigration.
• Counsel on sensitive employment issues such as discipline, termination, and workplace investigations.
• Partner cross-functionally with Human Resources, Accounting & Budget, and other stakeholders to support consistent employment practices on unemployment, workers’ compensation, and employment-related tax issues.
• Serve as legal advisor to the EEO Committee to ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Oversee outside counsel in employment law matters.
• Draft and review contracts and statement of work for the Corporation.
• Identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents, present clear recommendations to management, and ensure legal compliance.

General Corporate Matters:

• Negotiate Corporation contracts.
• Handle general miscellaneous legal duties as assigned.

Litigation Matters:

• Respond to complaints, notices of claim, as well as subpoenas and other legal notices.
• Arrange for defense and coverage for lawsuits; draft motions and responses, including court appearances when necessary for miscellaneous lawsuits.

Real Estate Matters:

• Draft loan commitments, regulatory agreements, notes, and mortgages.
• Review and analyze due diligence items for real estate transactions, including title, leases, and condo documents.
• Review documents of borrower’s and lender’s counsel.

Required Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• A minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in employment law, litigation and/or corporate transactions.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• In-house corporate legal experience.
• Practical experience in contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Litigation experience a plus
• Commercial real estate experience a plus.

HDC demonstrates a strong commitment to its employees by providing a salary that is competitive and commensurate with experience and excellent benefits, including:

• Health Benefits at a reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision Benefitsat no cost
• Retirement savings plan with a generous matchandapension plan
• Paid holiday, vacation, sick timeand parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgivenessfor eligible employees
• Wellness reimbursement
• Back-up Caregiver Benefit

HDC is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.