Director of Legal and Compliance

CHN Housing Partners•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

The Director of Legal and Compliance assists in managing the legal affairs of CHN Housing Partners and its related organizations, protecting their legal interests, and maintaining operations within the scope established by law. The position reviews and prepares legal documents, conducts legal research, and oversees legal matters involving contracts, property interests, human resources and employment, governance filings, government regulations, program compliance, and other issues related to CHN’s business and services. CHN Housing Partners is a nonprofit affordable housing developer, housing service provider, and residential mortgage lender based in Cleveland, Ohio. It works with partners to address housing challenges for low-income people and underserved communities, and operates in Ohio and neighboring states, including Michigan.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
At least 7 years of law practice experience.
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 and nonprofit organizations.
Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality.
Knowledge of corporate governance law and regulation in a nonprofit context.
Ability to respond to legal issues in a timely manner and communicate with appropriate stakeholders.
Ability to apply legal skills to new issues and challenges and willingness to learn new areas of law.
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently.
Ability to communicate clearly, demonstrate integrity and respect, accept responsibility, multitask in a changing work environment, follow instructions, and keep commitments.

Responsibilities

Assist with drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating contracts and grant agreements related to CHN’s operations and services.
Work with the Legal and Compliance team and the President and CEO to evaluate and respond to CHN’s legal and contractual needs, and draft service-line, vendor, contractor, and employee agreements.
Assist with Board governance, including preparing required Board materials, coordinating Board meetings, drafting Board of Director resolutions for CHN Housing Partners’ related businesses, and coordinating governance documentation required from Board members.
Provide support as needed for CHN’s annual insurance renewal.
Help identify, analyze, and respond to legal issues and compliance risks affecting CHN’s businesses, with a focus on avoiding, mitigating, and addressing compliance risks and regulatory requirements.
Research compliance issues and disseminate analysis of new and revised laws and regulations affecting CHN’s business operations.
Assist with case management and oversight of cases involving CHN or its service lines.
Perform other duties as assigned.