Associate General Counsel

7-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Associate General Counsel
Department: Corporate Legal
Location: Boston, MA

Overview:

- The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is a nationally recognized nonprofit developer, owner, and manager of affordable and mixed-income housing and commercial properties.
- Founded in 1964, TCB has developed over 33,800 housing units and currently owns or manages over 13,000 units of housing.
- TCB's mission is to build and sustain strong communities where all people can thrive.
- TCB's Legal Department, based in Boston, manages all aspects of the organization's corporate and transactional legal work.
- The department consists of 5 attorneys, 2 paralegals, and student interns or clerks as needed.
- The Associate General Counsel will be a full-time position based in the Boston office, with potential for remote work up to three days per week.

Essential Functions:

- Transactional Practice: The Associate General Counsel will join an in-house transactional practice that includes real estate and housing development, financial structuring, title and real estate conveyancing, and negotiating and closing complex financings.
- Compliance and Management: The Legal Department provides counsel on regulatory and legal compliance, as well as the operation and management of affordable and mixed-income housing communities.
- Corporate Representation, Claims, Litigation: The department also provides legal representation for various matters, including employment law and general contracts, and manages third-party claims.
- Legal Entity Formation and Maintenance: The department regularly advises on TCB's corporate structure and the formation and maintenance of over 600 subsidiaries and affiliates.
- Legislative and Policy Matters: The Associate General Counsel may participate in legislative and policy matters related to TCB's mission and operations.
- Staff Training: The Associate General Counsel may assist in providing training and developing form documents for staff in various departments.

Education & Experience:

- Excellent academic record.
- 7-10 years' experience as a corporate and/or transactional attorney.
- Substantial experience in affordable housing and community development finance, real estate law, nonprofit organizations, fair housing, and general corporate and employment law.
- Admission to MA state bar.
- Demonstrated commitment to affordable housing and community development or related mission-oriented work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to analyze and solve complex legal problems.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Effective legal and business judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to succeed in a complex organization.
- Collaborative and respectful management style.
- Innovative and creative thinker and problem solver.

Salary Information:

- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Full-time position with potential for remote work up to three days per week.

Associate General Counsel - Corporate Legal

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H2: Essential Functions and Requirements for the Position of Associate General Counsel at TCB

H2: Competitive Salary and Benefits for the Associate General Counsel Position at TCB

H2: How to Apply for the Associate General Counsel Position at TCB

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Health insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off, professional development opportunities

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Legal Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication, Business and Legal Judgment, Management

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate

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