Chief Legal Officer for Affordable Housing & Development

National Community Renaissance; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

National Community Renaissance provides strategic legal leadership for its nonprofit affordable housing operations across development, construction, property management, and resident services. The General Counsel reports to the executive leadership and works with boards to manage legal risk, governance, and corporate strategy.

The role requires an attorney with broad experience across real estate, financing, and regulatory matters, capable of aligning legal advice with financial and operational

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership.
• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible legal experience.
• Experience advising executives and managing complex corporate matters.
• Ability to lead collaboratively and develop a growing legal team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal legal advisor to executive leadership and the Boards.
• Oversee governance for nonprofit, corporate, partnership, and LLC entities; fiduciary duties and related approvals.
• Lead and develop the Legal Department with staffing, coaching, and professional development.
• Manage outside counsel, budgets, and legal operations.
• Oversee real estate development, financing, and project disputes.
• Provide guidance on risk management, compliance, and policy development.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal strategy

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

J.D.

California Bar admission

Job description

National Community Renaissance provides strategic legal leadership for its nonprofit affordable housing operations across development, construction, property management, and resident services. The General Counsel reports to the executive leadership and works with boards to manage legal risk, governance, and corporate strategy.

The role requires an attorney with broad experience across real estate, financing, and regulatory matters, capable of aligning legal advice with financial and operational