Attorney 1/2/3/4 - Legal Services 0928

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

At Louisiana Housing Corporation, our mission is to ensure that every Louisiana resident is granted an opportunity to obtain safe, affordable, energy-efficient housing. We are transforming communities and changing lives. Each day, this ongoing challenge is met by a dedicated staff of professionals who allocate federal and state funds to help low-to-moderate-income citizens to make their housing dreams a reality. LHC is looking for an Attorney to join our Legal Services Department. This position will interpret complex federal statutes and/or regulatory schemes and interpret and compose complex contractual agreements. Are you professional, possess organizational and time management skills, and work with integrity and ethics? You could be a candidate for our team if you have a valid Louisiana bar license in good standing.

Requirements

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.
• Professionalism
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Integrity and ethics
• Valid Louisiana bar license in good standing

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing a strategic approach to the corporate procurement and material management process for the purchase of direct and indirect goods and services.
• Monitor, review, and analyze bids and quotes, including the negotiation of service agreements and contracts.
• Draft and review contracts and internal policies to ensure compliance with all statutory and legal requirements.
• Receive and respond to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and departments on alleged violations of zoning and related municipal codes and ordinances.
• Examine deeds, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, easements, and plats/maps to determine ownership, encumbrances, and to verify legal descriptions of property.
• Analyze technical information, write reports about development proposals or issues, and establish work plans for the conduct and completion of environmental assessments.
• Provide strategic compliance support to help ensure corporate initiatives and business processes comply with applicable laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed