Senior Real Estate Counsel - Affordable Housing

City of New York

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The City of New York’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) seeks an Executive Agent Counsel to provide legal services for affordable housing development programs, including Universal Affordability Preference, and inclusionary housing initiatives. The role partners closely with the Office of Legal Affairs and other agency offices.

Applicants must be admitted to the New York State Bar with significant experience in transactional real estate, zoning, and housing law, and should

Qualifications

Admission to the New York State Bar and four years of relevant legal experience since admission.
Eighteen months of supervisory or executive-level responsibility.
Must remain an active NYS Bar member during employment.
Experience in real estate development and housing programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the agency’s development programs by providing legal services to affordable housing development programs.
Perform closings of construction and permanent financings, dispositions of City-owned property, and affordable housing regulatory agreements.
Prepare and review complex legal documents related to real estate transactions and governmental approvals.
Analyze federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
Handle other complex legal issues pertaining to the implementation of affordable housing programs.
Negotiate difficult and complex issues, transactions, and documents.
Work collaboratively with agency colleagues and partners.