Counsel (Operations)

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Description

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is responsible for responsible for managing the legal aspects of Agencys operations, its business decisions, tax-exempt and taxable bond transactions, other types of multifamily and single-family loans and neighborhood investments, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Counsel provides legal counsel and support services in a broad range of general and specialized areas that affect the policies and programs of the Agency.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide legal counsel and advisory services to The Agencys Board of Directors, Executive Director/CEO and business units regarding the Agencys programs, operations, and statutory authority
• Negotiate agreements and opinions necessary to ensure the interests of the Agency are protected
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft memoranda on a wide range of regulatory, transactional, and governance matters
• Support post-closing transaction activities including compliance and records administration
• Analyze, review, and provide legal guidance on proposed and enacted amendments to statues, regulations, policies, and procedural frameworks at the local and federal levels impacting Agency operations
• Facilitate and manage the legal components of obtaining required governmental approvals, including coordination with regulatory bodies and preparation of supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and local laws, providing guidance on regulatory interpretation and risk management strategies
• Draft and review legislative proposals related to The Agencys authorities and powers
• Provide legal support to Procurement and Administrative Services, including contract review, compliance oversight, and risk assessment
• Draft and update compliance related handbooks, policies, and training programs to ensure adherence to federal and local requirements
• Provide support on technology-related matters, including collaboration with the Office of Technology and Business Intelligence on IT governance
• Perform the reporting and mitigation of PII incidents and breaches and advise cross-functional teams on privacy and security requirements for Single Family and Multifamily lenders, HFAs and other DC Agencies under the guidance of the Agencys Privacy Officer
• Provide legal support for the Agencys Charitable Contribution program ensuring compliance with Agency guidelines, ethics standards and governance policies
• Oversee the management of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and Language Access compliance
• Advise and support the Agencys Singe Family Program and Multifamily Lending risk management, asset management and compliance functions
• Assist the General Counsel with ethics maters, as applicable
• Assist the General Counsel with matters regarding the Agencys headquarters
• Provide legal support to the Agencys Record Committee and ensure compliance with Agency, Federal and local record retention requirements
• Participate and support the execution of special projects and initiatives
• Performs other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a Juris Doctor Degree
• Be an active member in good standing of the bar of any jurisdiction
• If not a member of District of Columbia Bar, be sworn into the District of Columbia Bar within 18 months of your initial hire as Counsel
• Possess 3-5 years of combined experience in one or more of the following: contract law, corporate law, business entity law, real estate law, procurement law, technology law, privacy law, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
• Understand the construction and interpretation of federal, state, and local statutes, codes, and regulations
• Possess strong skills in legal research and writing
• Possess excellent communication skills; both written and verbal, with the ability to make presentations and effectively negotiate

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Ability to work proactively and operate accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with variable deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a part of a team
• Ability to successfully and autonomously manage projects of a varied and complex nature
• Maintain high ethical standards of integrity and quality