City Of New York

AGENCY ATTORNEY 02

City Of New York$80K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Admission to the New York State Bar is required.
  • Minimum one year post-bar legal experience, or six months as Agency Attorney Interne.
  • Maintaining good standing in the New York State Bar is essential throughout employment.
  • Experience in real estate law and development is preferred for higher assignment levels.
  • Knowledge of federal HUD programs and real estate regulations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate and draft documents for complex real estate transactions.
  • Provide legal advice on property acquisition and HUD-related matters.
  • Draft and review various real estate contracts and agreements.
  • Review title reports and property surveys for legal compliance.
  • Advise on regulatory matters impacting real property development.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical coverage plans available.
  • Deferred compensation plans offered.
  • Defined pension benefit plan as part of NYC Employees' Retirement System.
  • Discretionary telecommuting two days a week allowed.
  • Encouragement for NYCHA residents to apply for opportunities.
Full Job Description
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Law Department's Real Estate & Economic Development Division (REED) provides legal assistance regarding real estate development, land use, as well as commercial and community center leasing and licensing. Under supervision from the EVP, with latitude for independent judgment and unreviewed action and decision, responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 1.Negotiate and draft documents for complex real estate transactions involving construction, financing, and development of public housing, low income, mixed income and affordable housing developments. 2.Provide legal advice on the acquisition, disposition, development and leasing of real estate and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs in connection therewith. 3.Draft and review land sale contracts, license agreements, leases, deeds, regulatory agreements, development agreements, control agreements, loan documents and land use documents. 4.Review title reports and surveys. 5.Provide legal advice on federal, state, and local regulatory matters affecting development and disposition of real property and related assets, including issues involving HUD programs and various tax credits supporting the development of housing. NOTE: The selected candidate will be required to maintain confidentiality regarding all NYCHA matters unless directed otherwise. Additional Information 1.Resume and cover letter must also include bar admission date(s) (month and year). Candidates must also provide two recent writing samples representing the candidate's efforts, not those of a reviewer; three references, listing their professional association and the circumstances under which they became familiar with the candidate's professional skills; a copy of law school transcript; current and/or minimum salary requirements. 2.This position permits discretionary telecommuting ("work from home") two days per week. Physical presence in the office location is required for the remainder of the work week. 3.NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotion, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). 4.NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. 5.NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS). Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position. AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087 Qualifications 1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below. 2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or 3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086). Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment. In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements: To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

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