Assistant General Counsel

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority

$70K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and Ohio licensure to practice law.
  • Minimum of two years of litigation experience.
  • Strong knowledge of public housing laws and regulations.
  • Proven litigation and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive legal representation and advisory services for CMHA.
  • Handle eviction and small claims litigation and represent the Agency in various legal proceedings.
  • Advise leadership and staff on contracts, development, and personnel matters.
  • Ensure compliance with laws and HUD regulations by conducting legal research and preparing documents.
  • Support real property transactions and monitor Agency contracts.
  • Develop and deliver legal and compliance training.
  • Contribute to lease enforcement and eviction-reduction initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to agency leadership and staff.
  • Engagement in diverse legal issues within public housing sector.
  • Platform to uphold and promote core values of respect, integrity, and professionalism.
  • Possibility of impacting community through legal services and initiatives.
Full Job Description
About the Job

This position provides comprehensive legal services to support Agency operations and represents CMHA in litigation and administrative proceedings. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted legal advisor to leadership and staff while upholding CMHA's core values of respect, integrity, professionalism, accountability, accuracy, timeliness, quality, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • This role provides comprehensive legal representation and advisory services for CMHA, including handling eviction and small claims litigation, representing the Agency in state, federal, and administrative proceedings, and advising leadership and staff on contracts, development, labor and personnel matters, and liability issues.
  • The position ensures compliance with applicable laws and HUD regulations, conducts legal research, prepares legal documents, supports real property transactions, coordinates with outside counsel, monitors Agency contracts, and contributes to lease enforcement and eviction-reduction initiatives.
  • The role also includes developing and delivering legal and compliance training and performing other assigned duties.


Qualifications:

  • The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, is licensed to practice law in Ohio, and has at least two years of litigation experience.
  • The candidate will possess strong knowledge of public housing laws and regulations, proven litigation and negotiation skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and the capacity to analyze complex legal issues and deliver practical solutions.
  • Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, the ability to perform effectively under pressure, and a collaborative, ethical approach to dispute resolution.


To view the full job description and explore other career opportunities at CMHA, please visit cintimha.com and click on the Employment tab to submit your application, resume, and salary requirements.

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