Senior Associate General Counsel: Litigation & Transactions

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is seeking an Associate General Counsel to oversee a broad spectrum of litigation and transactional matters, provide strategic legal advice, and ensure compliance with applicable laws. The role reports to the Chief General Counsel and supports CMHA’s mission and values while enhancing workplace culture.

The successful candidate will hold a Juris Doctorate, be admitted to the Ohio and Federal Bar for the Northern District of Ohio, and bring at least

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required; admitted to Ohio and Federal Bar for the Northern District of Ohio.
• Minimum seven (7) years of legal experience, preferably in a public sector or housing authority environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel on housing, evictions, real estate, construction, labor and employment, transactional/contractual matters, corporate, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and Section 1983 litigation.
• Manage and oversee the Eviction Docket and all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, appeals, and drafting and negotiating repayment and settlement agreements.
• Collaborate with external counsel to manage litigation matters, including eviction processes.
• Represent CMHA in mediations, arbitrations, administrative hearings, trials, and other court proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation strategies and ensure compliance with laws.
• Provide pre- and post-litigation counseling to mitigate risks and liability.
• Process subpoenas and public records requests; coordinate with internal departments.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Oral & written communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Collaborative work

Microsoft Office

Lexis

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Lexis

Clio

Axon

Yardi

Job description

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is seeking an Associate General Counsel to oversee a broad spectrum of litigation and transactional matters, provide strategic legal advice, and ensure compliance with applicable laws. The role reports to the Chief General Counsel and supports CMHA’s mission and values while enhancing workplace culture.

The successful candidate will hold a Juris Doctorate, be admitted to the Ohio and Federal Bar for the Northern District of Ohio, and bring at least