Job details
Salary up to $113,960 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Full job description
Regional housing development services (rhls) is a nonprofit law firm that works with nonprofit housing developers to create decent, safe, affordable, and sustainable housing for lower-income people living in pennsylvaniaOur mission is to work to create housing and economic opportunity in underserved communities in pennsylvania and to effect systematic change for the benefit of lower-income households statewideRhls drives successful housing creation because of its unique expertise in affordable, sustainable housing, community, and economic development, utility matters, and preservation of homeownership.
Rhls seeks an experienced transactional attorney who is self-starting, and team-oriented to fill the position of senior staff attorney for its housing development legal services teamThis team currently includes 5 attorneys, who provide legal counsel and representation to nonprofit organizations engaging in affordable housing and community development activitiesThe senior staff attorney will primarily be representing nonprofit clients in the development of housing funded by low income housing tax credits (lihtc).
This position is an exciting opportunity for an attorney with strong transactional legal skills (including drafting and negotiation) who wants to help nonprofit partners create safe, affordable housing and communities.
About regional housing legal services
Founded in 1973, rhls engages in legal advocacy focused primarily on affordable housing and community developments in pennsylvaniaKey issue areas include low-income housing development, government policy around housing issues (including affordability, racial equity, and the intersection of housing and health), and continuity of residential utility service for low-income householdsRhls has a staff of 19 and a budget of approximately $3 million per yearThe housing development legal services team assists approximately 60 community-based organizations each year, counseling and representing organizational clients on a range of affordable residential projects, primarily utilizing low income housing tax credits (lihtc)The team also engages in other projects to support the expansion of affordable housing in pennsylvania.
Responsibilities
Act as lead attorney, fully managing their own transactions, on multiple lihtc transactions at various stages of development at a time.
Provide support and backup on transactional including real estate and financing matters to other attorneys, as needed.
Support the implementation of rhls’ diversity, equity and inclusion principles.
This role will periodically require work beyond typical office hours, especially in preparation for transaction closings.
After rhls returns to working in the office, travel may be required for client work as well as for periodic travel to the main office.
Job qualifications:
Juris doctor (jd) required.
Admission to the bar in any u.sState required, ability to become licensed to practice in pennsylvania within six months of hire.
Extensive professional legal experience, program management experience, and expertise in affordable, sustainable housing.
Strong preference for candidates with 8 years (or more) of experience and the ability to act as lead attorney on lihtc transactions.
Candidates with less than 8 years of experience, but with demonstrated ability to act as lead on lihtc transactions and those with 8 or more years of experience in real estate finance or other comparable areas with demonstrated ability to quickly learn new areas will also be considered.
A demonstrated ability to counsel clients on key business issues and to create and maintain key organizational relationships.
Expertise in range of affordable, sustainable housing issues.
A demonstrated commitment to economic and racial justice.
The ability to work with racially and economically diverse groups with varied experiences and perspectives.
Compensation:
Salary is dependent on experienceThe salary for 8 years of experience with the ability to independently manage multiple lihtc transactions is $113,960Rhls has a generous employee benefits package, including fully funded health insurance (no premiums) for employees, their partners, and children up to 25 (if not otherwise covered); 15 days of vacation in the first year of service; 13 holidays; 15 sick days; 4 days of personal leave; flex time option; an employer 403(b) starting at 5% (no match required); and employer-paid short-term and long-term disability policies.
The position can be filled in-person (when rhls resumes working in office) in philadelphia, pittsburgh, harrisburg or can be a remote position (with some travel required).
Job type: full-time
Pay: up to $113,960.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Covid-19 considerations:
Rhls staff is working remotely.
Work location:
Multiple locations
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: multiple locations
