Proficient legal knowledge in construction and real estate development
Experience with corporate governance and secretarial duties
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of nonprofit business regulations
Ability to respond promptly to legal issues
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and grant agreements
Evaluate and respond to legal and contractual needs alongside the Legal and Compliance team
Coordinate Board Governance, including meeting preparation and documentation
Support CHN's annual insurance renewal process
Identify and analyze compliance risks affecting CHN
Research and disseminate updates on relevant laws and regulations
Oversee case management for legal matters involving CHN
Benefits
Opportunity to make a positive impact in the community
On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Director of Legal and Compliance
The rate of Pay for this position is $110,000/year commensurate with experience.
Position Summary: Director of Legal and Compliance will assist in managing the legal affairs of CHN and its related organizations (collectively, "CHN"), protecting CHN's legal interests, and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law.
Review and prepare legal documents and perform legal research and oversight of legal matters for the benefit of CHN. Legal matters could include issues regarding contracts, property interests, human resources and employment, governance filings, government regulations and compliance for programs and other legal issues that may arise within the scope of CHN's business and services.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist in draft, review, revision, and negotiation of a variety of contracts and grant agreements related to operation and services of CHN
Work with Legal and Compliance team and President and CEO in evaluating and responding to legal and contractual needs of CHN and services it provides, and drafting service line, vendor, contractor and employee agreements
Assist in coordination of Board Governance, including preparation of required Board materials, coordination of Board meetings, drafting Board of Director resolutions for all businesses related to CHN Housing Partners, and coordination of all governance documentation needed from Board members
Provide support as needed in CHN's annual insurance renewal
Assist in identifying, analyzing, and responding to legal issues and compliance risks affecting CHN's businesses with a focus on how to avoid, mitigate and address compliance, risk of noncompliance, and in particular regulatory compliance requirements
Research compliance issues and disseminate analysis on new and revised laws and regulations that affect CHN's business operations
Assist in case management and oversight of cases involving CHN or any of its service lines
Other duties as assigned
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Required:
Education:
Juris Doctor Degree from accredited law school
Experience:
7+ years of law practice experience
Skills:
Proficient legal experience and knowledge in construction and real estate development and operation
Experience with corporate governance issues and corporate secretarial duties
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to businesses, nonprofit orgs.
Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality
Knowledge of law and regulation of corporate governance in a nonprofit context
Ability to timely respond to legal issues and communicate with appropriate stakeholders
Other:
Ability to apply legal skills to new issues and challenges, open to learning new areas of law
Critical Competencies:
Teaming: Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Initiative: Undertake relevant self-development activities, seek increased responsibilities, ask for, and offer help when needed; ability to work independently
Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly with others
Integrity: Demonstrate integrity in work with others, treat others with respect and consideration, and accept responsibility for own actions
Flexibility: Ability to multitask in a changing work environment
Dependability: Follow instructions, take responsibility for actions, keep commitments
Why Should You Apply?
You want to be part of an organization where the work you do will have a positive and lasting difference in the community.
Opportunities for on-the-job training and/or professional development.
