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Environmental and Land Use Attorney / Municipal Law Attorney in New York City, NY

New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH) Nov 01,2018 Sep 05,2018 Location USA New York City NY
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Public Interest

Attorney

Environmental and Land Use

Municipal Law

Real Estate

Tax - General

Min 10 yrs required

Profile

General Counsel The candidate will serve as the agency’s chief legal officer and will advise and represent the agency in connection with difficult and complex issues regarding disposition and loan authority under the General Municipal Law and Private Housing Finance Law, tax benefits under the Real Property Tax Law, Private Housing Finance Law, and General Municipal Law, incentives and requirements for affordable housing development under the NYC Zoning Resolution, federal affordable housing subsidies, urban renewal, code enforcement under the Housing Maintenance Code, procurement under NYC Procurement Policy Board Rules and the General Municipal Law, and state and local environmental and land use review procedures. As the chief legal officer of the agency, counsels the Commissioner and other executive staff regarding the planning and implementation of housing and urban renewal programs. Analyzes and resolves complex legal, operational, and policy issues regarding real property acquisition and disposition, construction and permanent financing, tax benefits, zoning incentives and requirements, federal subsidies, urban renewal, environmental and land use review, procurement, contracts, relocation, code enforcement, labor and employment, prevailing wages, fair housing, conflicts of interest, equal opportunity, and administrative procedures. Analyzes, and ensures that agency operations comply with, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Acts as chief liaison between the agency and the City’s Law Department, advising and assisting the Law Department with regard to its representation of the City in litigation. Drafts and reviews complex legal documents, proposed state and local legislation, and proposed local regulations. Advises the Commissioner and other executive staff concerning proposed legislative and regulatory changes, including developing legal arguments supporting legislative proposals sponsored by the agency. Manages the agency’s Office of Legal Affairs, overseeing the performance of attorneys and support staff, coordinating their efforts with those of other divisions in the agency to resolve legal issues relating to the activities, functions, and responsibilities of the agency. Negotiates with governmental entities and private parties.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Significant preference will be given to candidates with experience in and knowledge of the substantive areas of law cited above, 10+ years of legal experience subsequent to admission to the New York Bar, and management experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent judgment and decision-making skills. Superior analytical and research skills and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal, creative problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to work productively and collaboratively as part of a team. Proficiency with PC software such as Microsoft Word and Outlook

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JOB ID# 351184

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