In-House Counsel — Housing Litigation & Regulatory

Atlanta Housing; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Housing, the Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia, seeks an Assistant Counsel with a litigation and regulatory focus to join its in‑house Office of General Counsel. The role supports complex litigation, HUD/FHEO matters, Open Records/Open Meetings Act, and the Housing Choice Voucher Program, ensuring compliance and effective advocacy.

The position involves advising senior leadership, managing investigations, and mentoring attorneys and staff as part of a dynamic, hybrid work

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and train attorneys and staff.
• Experience handling complex litigation, regulatory matters, and open records/meetings acts.

Responsibilities

• Represent the agency in civil or criminal proceedings at all stages.
• Formulate case strategies, negotiate settlements, advise leadership.
• Provide legal services related to HUD/FHEO regulations and housing programs.
• Offer regulatory and administrative guidance for HCVP and related programs.
• Lead, mentor, and train junior staff and paralegals.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Collaboration

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Atlanta Housing, the Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia, seeks an Assistant Counsel with a litigation and regulatory focus to join its in‑house Office of General Counsel. The role supports complex litigation, HUD/FHEO matters, Open Records/Open Meetings Act, and the Housing Choice Voucher Program, ensuring compliance and effective advocacy.

The position involves advising senior leadership, managing investigations, and mentoring attorneys and staff as part of a dynamic, hybrid work