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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 29,000 housing units as well as office and retail properties and owns and manages over 10,000 units of housing. TCB is currently active in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and the District of Columbia.   TCB’s mission is to build and sustain strong communities where people of all incomes can fulfill their full potential. 

TCB’s Legal Department, which is situated in our Boston office, manages all aspects of TCB’s corporate and transactional legal work, and currently consists of 5 attorneys, a senior paralegal, a paralegal/administrative assistant and, from time to time, student interns or clerks. We act as transactional counsel with respect to complex development and preservation transactions and, on some projects, engage and oversee outside counsel, form and maintain more than 500 affiliated entities, provide or manage all corporate legal services, and provide counsel on legislative and policy matters.

The General Counsel will lead the Legal Department and will be a member TCB’s senior leadership team.  Specific responsibilities of the General Counsel are expected to include some or all of the following:

Essential Functions:

• Corporate Representation.  The General Counsel advises the President/CEO and Board of Directors on all legal matters and provides strategic counsel on business and operational decisions.  The General Counsel’s office provides legal representation to TCB and its affiliates on diverse matters, TCB’s corporate structure, its capital and lending relationships, its 501(c)(3) status, and the formation and maintenance of approximately 500 subsidiaries and affiliates (including business and nonprofit corporations, partnerships and LLCs) in various states.  The General Counsel manages and coordinates the work of external law firms as needed.  We also provide advice on employment discrimination, fair housing and other occupancy related matters, and general contracts. The office is also responsible for tracking and managing third-party claims, which primarily consists of and engaging and supervising outside counsel in connection with litigation, defaults, compliance matters, employment matters, fair housing and other legal matters.
• Transactional Practice. The General Counsel’s office represents TCB and its affiliates in the acquisition, development, construction, financing, operation, compliance and disposition of affordable and mixed income residential and commercial properties.  TCB lawyers staff some projects directly (particularly in Massachusetts) and in other projects supervise outside counsel, who may have a range of roles ranging from advice on a specific issue to primary responsibility for the closing process.   Our practice includes all aspects of real estate and housing development, including tax and financial structuring, title and real estate conveyancing, zoning analysis and relief, review of environmental matters, organization of ownership entities including nonprofit and for-profit corporations, LLCs and limited partnerships, and negotiating and closing complex financings involving multiple private and public funding sources. 
• Funding Program Counsel.   The General Counsel’s office provides counsel in connection with various grant and funding programs that TCB and its affiliates participate in, currently including the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, the Capital Magnet Fund, Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant, the New Markets Tax Credit Program, and various foundation and other grants and program-related investments. The General Counsel may be asked to provide and/or oversee legal services related to these programs, including due diligence, documentation and closing of loan transactions on behalf of lender, development and maintenance of internal controls and counsel with respect to program requirements. 
• Compliance and Management.   We provide counsel on all aspects of regulatory and legal compliance and legal aspects of the operation and management of affordable and mixed-income housing communities and the provision of services to residents.  The General Counsel also advises on the development and implementation of corporate and compliance policies, forms, systems, and tools to ensure the effective management of legal and other operating risks.  The General Counsel also assists other departments on creating and presenting training on relevant legal topics. 
• Legislative and Policy Matters.  The General Counsel is a member of TCB’s internal public policy committee and from time to time assists in legislative and policy matters.
• Department Administration.  The General Counsel is responsible for administration of the Legal Department, including supervision and training of all staff, development and implementation of procedures and form documents, and managing the department’s budget, billing, collections and vendors.

Education & Experience:

• Excellent academic record;
• 10-15 years’ relevant professional experience including time as a practicing corporate and/or transactional attorney, with demonstrated ability to manage complex engagements in a team environment;
• Substantial experience with most or all of the following -- affordable housing and community development finance, LIHTC, NMTC and other tax credits, real estate, zoning and permitting, construction contracts, nonprofit organizations, fair housing, general corporate and employment law;
• Admission to state bar;  

• Experience working in a complex organization, and creating and implementing policies and procedures for organizational development; and
• 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 writing and communication skills;
• Effective legal and business judgment in challenging situations;
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in a complex organization;
• Collaborative and respectful management style; and
• Innovative and creative thinker and problem solver.

The Community Builders, Inc. is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Multiple attorney positions available at Fried Frank (Corporate, Real Estate, Tax):

Corporate Associates - Mid to Senior Level - New York or Washington, D.C.

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP is seeking associates to join its Corporate Transactional practice in the areas of Asset Management (Hedge and PE), Finance, M&A (NY), and Capital Markets.  For additional information on any of these positions or to apply, please contact Michelle Soto, Manager of Lateral Recruitment (NY) or Megan Lesser, Manager of Attorney Recruitment (DC).

Corporate Sub Doc Review Attorney - New York

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP is seeking a subscription document attorney to join the Asset Management group of its Corporate Transactional practice.  For additional information or to apply, please contact Michelle Soto, Manager of Lateral Recruitment.

Real Estate Associates - Midlevel - New York or Washington, D.C.

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP is seeking associates to join its Real Estate practice in the areas of Leasing and General Real Estate.  For additional information on either of these positions or to apply, please contact Michelle Soto, Manager of Lateral Recruitment (NY) or Megan Lesser, Manager of Attorney Recruitment (DC).

Tax Associates - Midlevel to Senior - New York or Washington, D.C.

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP is seeking associates to join its Tax practice in the areas of PE and Hedge Funds, Real Estate, and M&A.  For additional information on any of these positions or to apply, please contact Michelle Soto, Manager of Lateral Recruitment (NY) or Megan Lesser, Manager of Attorney Recruitment (DC).

Patent & Trademark prosecution boutique located in Columbia, Maryland is seeking a registered patent attorney with 2-4 years of patent & trademark preparation and prosecution experience. The successful candidate must have experience with the following: review invention disclosures, conduct prior art searches, interview inventors, prepare full patent applications and drawings, and prosecute applications including examiner interviews, amendments, and appeal briefs. Experience with trademark prosecution including oppositions and cancellations as well as client counseling including preparing opinions is desirable. Candidates should have experience working on electrical, computer, mechanical, and material science technologies. USPTO registration is required. Efficient and high quality work product is an absolute necessity.

The firm offers a flexible work/life balance in a suburban setting, professional work environment, and retirement & health insurance programs.

Please submit your resume, three examples of patents you have prepared and prosecuted, and your cover letter including salary history.

This position is open to U.S. citizens only.

Please contact: hayub@rahmanllc.com

Associate General Counsel, Privacy and Transactional:  Freddie Mac - McLean, VA

For the full job description and to apply:  https://www.freddiemac.jobs/job/8710073/associate-general-counsel-general-corporate-mclean-va/#tab-id-1

2019-2020 CORPORATION COUNSEL HONORS FELLOW

Each year, in addition to hiring a 50 person entry class, the Law Department hires one Corporation Counsel Honors Fellow to work closely with Corporation Counsel Zachary Carter and other members of the Department’s senior staff on significant legal and policy issues pertaining to municipal governance.  The Honors Fellow enjoys a behind the scenes view into the operations and governance of the City of New York with a focus on the major legal issues facing the City during the course of the fellowship year.

Honors Fellow applicants are welcome to express interest in working closely with specific divisions. Past Honors Fellows have gained significant experience in legal counseling and advising, legislative drafting, real estate transactions, trial court level litigation, and appellate litigation.  Fellowship applicants may also request assignments in specific areas of the law such as employment, land use, tax certiorari, constitutional, administrative, environmental and commercial law.  Learn more about the 16 legal divisions at the Law Department on our website - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/law/divisions/legal-divisions.page.  

Applicants for the Fellowship Program must have a record of academic excellence and a demonstrable interest in urban affairs and governance.  Applicants must be graduating law school in 2019 or be no more than three years out of law school and either admitted to the New York State bar or in the process of becoming admitted.  Successful candidates will be chosen by a committee of senior executives at the Law Department. The Fellowship stipend will be equal to the salary of a first year attorney at the NYC Law Department, which is currently $68,494, plus City employee benefits.

Applications should include a resume, writing sample, law school transcript and three references.  In addition, applicants must submit a statement of interest of no more than 500 words including a discussion of what legal issues and experiences they would be most interested in exploring through the Honors Fellowship.

Applications should be submitted prior to October 26, 2018, through our on-line application process - https://lawcruit.micronapps.com/sup/lc_supp_app_frm.aspx?lawfirm=217&id=10.  

Congressional Oversight Fellowships

Please share this with anyone you know who may be interested. This is a great fit for anyone with proven investigating/research/digging chops looking to learn more about Congressional investigations.

We work extremely hard to ensure placements in offices that will give real experience in major Congressional oversight. And the fellowships pay well - between $80,000 and $108,000 - plus a stipend for health insurance and reimbursement for certain relocation expenses, if you have to move to DC. 

This year, our fellows are serving at the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee.  You can read more about our current fellows here.

Here's more information on the fellowship, and here's a link to apply. Deadline is soon - September 27. Please email any questions to justinrood@pogo.org.

Legal Counsel for the Elderly is hiring a part-time (21 hours/week) attorney for our Legal Hotline.  Please note that this job requires 4 years of legal experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience related to the duties of the position.  Non-DC Barred applicants must be eligible to waive in.

You must apply via the AARP website, which you'll find here (along with the job description): https://careers.aarp.org/ShowJob/Id/1748667/Legal-Aid-Attorney-Hotline-(part-time)/

Please be sure to include a cover letter in your application, which you must combine it into a single document with your resume before uploading. 

You may send me a copy of your cover/letter resume after you apply online – please put “Hotline Attorney Application” in the subject line.  I will not be able to respond to every email personally.

Leah J. Myers

Interim Executive Director

AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly

601 E Street, NW | B2-342

Washington, DC  20049
Hotline: (202) 434-2120

Direct: (202) 434-2189

Fax: (202) 434-6560

www.aarp.org/lce
ljmyers@aarp.org

The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) is a non-profit law firm that has transformed how public agencies support our country’s most vulnerable children, including foster youth, students with disabilities, child sex trafficking victims, youth in the juvenile justice system, and children of color.

We are seeking law students to serve as Spring and Summer law clerks/interns in Washington DC. NCYL is looking for applicants with strong writing skills and a strong commitment to social justice. In particular, applicants should demonstrate interest in protecting the rights of low-income children and youth. Under the mentorship of their supervising attorneys, law clerks will research novel issues within youth law, write legal memoranda, and assist in ongoing and incipient litigation.  NCYL is committed to hiring a group of law students that reflects the racial and cultural diversity of our clients.  

Please note that this is an unpaid internship. NCYL routinely works with law schools to secure academic credit for the student.  However, NCYL is committed, subject to available resources, to assist those who require financial assistance in order to accept this position.  For an internship in the DC office, apply at: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/54572.  

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Assistant General Counsel PG 008. $74,480 – 93,100.

The North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM) is initiating the recruitment process for an Assistant General Counsel. The purpose of this position is to provide League members with legal guidance and consultation on a broad range of municipal issues, provide training and education for municipal officials, provide technical appellate assistance and amicus advocacy to support the membership on issues of statewide significance, and assist the General Counsel in providing in- house legal services to the League’s internal departments, its insurance pools, its governing bodies, and its affiliated organizations. This is accomplished by researching and providing legal opinions and guidance; reviewing and drafting contract provisions; analyzing and interpreting proposed legislation and regulations; drafting legislation, model ordinances, and charter provisions; formulating and recommending strategies; writing amicus briefs to be submitted to the appellate courts and providing technical assistance to position cases for appellate success; providing educational materials and presentations to municipal staff and elected officials; and serving affiliate organizations. The hiring range for this position is $74,480 to $93,100.

We are looking for an eager, self-motivated candidate who desires to work for a progressive mission driven organization dedicated to supporting North Carolina local government. If you meet the requirements and are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application process at the link below:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=fa34ae65-2c4a-4956-8740-36f22f6dcf4b&jobId=196976&lang=en_US&source=CC2&ccId=19000101_000001

Position details include:

 Provides guidance, information, and assistance to member municipal officials on a broad range of municipal legal issues by responding to oral and written inquiries; researching case law and interpreting statutes; analyzing ordinances; drafting and recommending document revisions; drafting model ordinances; revising charters; drafting legal correspondence and memoranda; identifying and providing resource material; drafting publications such as the Legislative Digest, Municipal Law Notes, Southern City columns, handbooks and reference guides; and recommending best practices.

 Engages in appellate advocacy by researching and drafting amicus motions and briefs on significant issues before the state appellate courts. Provides technical assistance to help position municipal cases for success on appeal, including strategic and procedural advice, research, drafting and review, and moot court sessions. Assists legislative advocacy efforts by analyzing proposed legislation and state agency rules; drafting legislation, amendments, bill summaries, and other documents; assisting with formulation of strategies; providing legal research; and responding to inquiries regarding legal implications and potential impacts.

 Assists General Counsel in providing legal counsel on a variety of issues to internal staff and departments and to League Board of Directors and Risk Management Board of Trustees and their committees. May include contract review; ethics and lobbying laws compliance; taxation issues; insurance pool issues; endorsed vendors program; revisions to constitution, bylaws and other governing documents; employment issues and policies; liability; and others.

Minimum Qualifications:

 Applicants must have a Law degree and admission to the North Carolina Bar.

 Applicants must have the following; excellent communication, presentation, research, and writing skills; the ability to tailor message to audience and interact with a wide variety of elected and appointed officials; and ability to work in a team environment with a commitment to customer service.

 Professional experience with a North Carolina local government or state agency in a relevant subject area is preferred.

 Other experience with the laws, regulations, principles, and practices of North Carolina local government will be considered.

Skills/Certifications/License Required:

 Valid Class C Driver's License.

 This position reports to the General Counsel and is located in Raleigh, NC.

Deadline: September 28, 2018 or until filled

The NC League of Municipalities is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Health Law Attorney – Washington, D.C.

Hall, Render, Killian, Heath, & Lyman is the nation's largest law firm focused exclusively on matters specific to health care organizations.  Hall Render represents a wide variety of health care and physician organizations.  Hall Render is currently seeking an associate-level attorney with 1-3 years' experience to join our Washington, D.C. office.  

Health law experience required, with ideal candidates having experience in either fraud and abuse, internal investigations, and/or general regulatory compliance matters.  Candidate must be eligible for D.C. license.

Please submit resume and letter of interest to Brooke Beach, Recruiting Coordinator via email at bbeach@hallrender.com. 

Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman is an equal opportunity employer.  No phone calls please.