New York State Homes & Community Renewal
Assistant Counsel
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Assistant Counsel
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New York State Homes & Community Renewal
Job Summary Senior attorney will be a team member in a fast‑paced transactional and program administration practice representing the agency in complex financial lending, as well as assisting with programmatic design, legal administration, and programmatic compliance.
Responsibilities
Knowledge of state and federal housing programs and be familiar with statutes and regulations affecting the programs and be capable of applying those laws and rules when negotiating and drafting agreements and legal documents for multiple program areas of capital development, community renewal, public works, emergency response and housing preservation.
Manage a portfolio of programs to assist with compliance, background checks, monitoring, investigations into fraud and waste and other programmatic requirements.
Complete assignments related to financing, transfer, and regulation of real property across NYS.
Assist program staff to develop and implement enforcement policy, subrecipient agreements, contractor contracts and loan documents and other agreements or contracts as necessary for the agency units being served.
Other tasks may be assigned, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar and two years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.
Additional skills and experience beneficial include experience with public policy, administration, real estate, finance, procurement, and/or litigation and appeals.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Benefits
Extensive benefits package including paid leave, excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits with the New York State & Local Employees’ Retirement System.
Promotional opportunity for dedicated professionals.
Work life balance benefits including a 37.5 hour work week and paid time off benefits including vacation, sick, personal days, and Federal Holidays.
Opportunity for compressed scheduling.
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
Paid Family Leave.
About New York State Homes & Community Renewal Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas,
HCR
is a vibrant, innovative agency that integrates and leverages New York State’s housing resources. We have offices in New York City, Albany, Buffalo and Syracuse, and employ a diverse workforce of professionals who are hard‑working and committed to serving low and moderate income families. Our mission is far reaching, encompassing single and multifamily housing finance, home improvement, rent regulation, housing subsidies, and community development. We partner regularly with a variety of public and private stakeholders.
Applicants must include resume and cover letter.
New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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Assistant Counsel
role at
New York State Homes & Community Renewal
Job Summary Senior attorney will be a team member in a fast‑paced transactional and program administration practice representing the agency in complex financial lending, as well as assisting with programmatic design, legal administration, and programmatic compliance.
Responsibilities
Knowledge of state and federal housing programs and be familiar with statutes and regulations affecting the programs and be capable of applying those laws and rules when negotiating and drafting agreements and legal documents for multiple program areas of capital development, community renewal, public works, emergency response and housing preservation.
Manage a portfolio of programs to assist with compliance, background checks, monitoring, investigations into fraud and waste and other programmatic requirements.
Complete assignments related to financing, transfer, and regulation of real property across NYS.
Assist program staff to develop and implement enforcement policy, subrecipient agreements, contractor contracts and loan documents and other agreements or contracts as necessary for the agency units being served.
Other tasks may be assigned, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar and two years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.
Additional skills and experience beneficial include experience with public policy, administration, real estate, finance, procurement, and/or litigation and appeals.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Benefits
Extensive benefits package including paid leave, excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits with the New York State & Local Employees’ Retirement System.
Promotional opportunity for dedicated professionals.
Work life balance benefits including a 37.5 hour work week and paid time off benefits including vacation, sick, personal days, and Federal Holidays.
Opportunity for compressed scheduling.
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
Paid Family Leave.
About New York State Homes & Community Renewal Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas,
HCR
is a vibrant, innovative agency that integrates and leverages New York State’s housing resources. We have offices in New York City, Albany, Buffalo and Syracuse, and employ a diverse workforce of professionals who are hard‑working and committed to serving low and moderate income families. Our mission is far reaching, encompassing single and multifamily housing finance, home improvement, rent regulation, housing subsidies, and community development. We partner regularly with a variety of public and private stakeholders.
Applicants must include resume and cover letter.
New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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