Senior Attorney

New York Housing Trust Fund • New York, NY

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About The Position

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State. This position is on HCR's Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC). HTFC is a public benefit corporation, and a Civil Service exam is not required for this position. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered.  NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. HCR is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. HCR embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

Requirements

• Law degree, and at least 2 years in law practice
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, outside attorneys and constituents
• Ability to work under pressure on a wide variety of projects in a given day
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical and legal writing skills

Nice To Haves

• A housing and/or civil rights background is helpful

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with legal, policy and program staff members to develop best practices and policies in furtherance of the HCR’s mission
• Developing legislative and policy initiatives to develop and preserve affordable housing and further equitable access to housing
• Tracking, researching and analyzing federal, state and local policies and legislation to determine impact on HCR’s work and mission
• Vetting policy and programmatic changes developed for compliance with legal standards and requirements
• Educating and training HCR staff and the public on changes in law and policy to further compliance
• Assisting senior staff, as necessary, on all aspects of policy and legislative initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees