POSSIBLE HYBRID WORKPLACE OPPORTUNITYThis position is with HCR's
Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC). This is not a civil service position and does not require a civil service exam. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered.
The Office of Legal Affairs is the legal unit of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal and is headed by a General Counsel. The unit provides legal advice, counsel and representation to all the Agencies' offices and program areas and ensures compliance with federal and state legal mandates. The primary functions are organized within four major subject matter areas or units, General Law, Litigation,
Hearings, and Transactions
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Candidate will work as a real estate transactional attorney within the fast-paced DHCR/HTFC real property unit representing the Agency in complex construction and permanent lending and mortgage financing of multi-family affordable housing.
- Candidate will gain knowledge of many of the state and federal housing programs, familiarity with statutes and regulations affecting the programs.
- Candidate shall need to be capable of applying Private Housing Finance and other applicable laws and rules when negotiating and drafting agreements and legal documents.
- Candidate will be assigned projects including State and Federal Low Income Tax Credits (SLIHC/LICH) funding which will require regulatory agreements, bindings and carry over reviews, SLIHC bifurcation and transfer transactions.
- Candidates may be assigned other types of transactions such as refinances, workouts and other portfolio needs.
- Candidate may be assigned addition programs and projects as the needs of the unit evolve.
QUALIFICATIONS:- A law degree from an accredited law school; admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar; and two years of relevant post-bar experience.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE A RESUMEWHAT WE OFFER AT NYS HCR: - Extensive benefits package including participation in New York State's Health Insurance Program and New York State & Local Employees' Retirement System.
- Promotional opportunities for dedicated professionals.
- Work-life balance benefits including a 37.5-hour work week, opportunity for compressed scheduling, and paid time off benefits (vacation, sick, personal days, and federal holidays).
- 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
- Paid Family Leave.
- As a New York State employee, you may qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for an eligible employer.
