Assistant or Associate General Counsel

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 as well as office and retail properties and currently owns or manages over 13,000 units of housing, spread across several states and the District of Columbia. TCB’s mission is to build and sustain strong communities where all people can thrive.

TCB’s Legal Department, situated in our Boston office, manages TCB’s corporate and transactional legal work and consists of 5 attorneys and 2 paralegals. We act as transactional counsel with respect to complex real estate development transactions and, on some projects, engage and oversee outside counsel; form and maintain in excess of 600 affiliated entities; provide or manage all corporate legal services; and provide counsel on legislative and policy matters.

As a member of the Legal Department, the Assistant or Associate General Counsel will assist with all aspects of the Department’s work, including transactional deal work, training, contract review and negotiation and other corporate legal services. The position is full time, based in the Boston corporate office at 185 Dartmouth Street, with the potential for remote work up to 3 days per week.

Specific responsibilities of the Assistant / Associate General Counsel are expected to include, without limitation, some or all of the following:

• Transactional Practice: The Assistant / Associate General Counsel will work on real estate and housing development transactions, including financial structuring, title and real estate conveyancing, and closing complex financings involving multiple private and public funding sources. The Associate General Counsel will also work on other transactional matters, including acquisitions, refinancings, and dispositions of affordable and mixed income and commercial properties.
• Compliance and Management: The Assistant / Associate General Counsel may assist in providing advice regarding regulatory and legal compliance matters, as well as those relating to property management and resident services. The role may also include developing and implementing compliance policies, forms, systems and tools to ensure effective risk management.
• Legal Entity Formation and Maintenance: We regularly provide advice regarding TCB’s corporate structure, its capital and lending relationships, its 501(c)(3) status, and the formation and maintenance of over 600 subsidiaries and affiliates in various states to accomplish TCB’s objectives.
• Legislative and Policy Matters: The Assistant / Associate General Counsel may be asked to participate in legislative and policy matters in connection with TCB’s mission and operations.
• Staff Training: The Associate General Counsel may be asked to provide assistance to the General Counsel in providing appropriate training for staff in various departments, including real estate development, asset management and property management.

Education & Experience:

• Excellent academic record;
• 2-6 years’ experience as a practicing corporate and/or real estate transactional attorney, with demonstrated ability to manage complex engagements in a team environment;
• Experience with some or all of the following: affordable housing and community development finance, LIHTC, real estate law, zoning and permitting, construction contracts, nonprofit organizations, fair housing, and general corporate 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 oral and written communication skills;
• Effective legal and business judgment in challenging situations;
• Innovative and creative thinker and problem solver.

Level of relevant experience will determine the title and the salary. A broad range considering the two levels is $115K to $160K per year. The Community Builders, Inc. is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.