Associate General Counsel

Company: The -Community -Builders, -Inc. -
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 27, 2025

Job Description:

Career Opportunities with The Community BuildersA great place to work.Careers At The Community BuildersShare with friends or Subscribe!Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available.Join a growing organization that is strengthening neighborhoods across the nation! The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is one of America's leading nonprofit real estate developers and owners. Our 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. This position has potential to be based in any of our corporate offices.As a member of the Legal Department, the 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, with the potential for remote work up to 3 days per week.Essential Functions:

• Transactional Practice: The 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. They will also handle acquisitions, refinancings, and dispositions of affordable, mixed-income, and commercial properties.
• Compliance and Management: Assist in providing advice regarding regulatory and legal compliance matters, property management, and resident services. Develop and implement compliance policies, forms, systems, and tools to ensure effective risk management.
• Legal Entity Formation and Maintenance: Provide advice on TCB's corporate structure, capital and lending relationships, 501(c)(3) status, and oversee the formation and maintenance of over 600 subsidiaries and affiliates across various states.
• Legislative and Policy Matters: Participate in legislative and policy initiatives related to TCB's mission and operations.
• Staff Training: Assist in training staff across departments including real estate development, asset management, and property management.Education & Experience:

• Excellent academic record;
• 2-6 years' experience as a corporate and/or real estate transactional attorney, managing complex engagements in a team environment;
• Experience with affordable housing finance, LIHTC, real estate law, zoning, construction contracts, nonprofits, fair housing, and corporate law;
• Admission to MA state bar; and
• Commitment to affordable housing and community development or related mission 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 thinking and problem-solving skills.Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 12 paid holidays, PTO, employer HSA contributions, company-paid life and disability insurance, 403(b) plan with match, tax-advantaged accounts, hospital and critical illness insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.Salary expectations range from $150,000 to $170,000 based on experience and location.The Community Builders is an equal opportunity employer.The Community Builders utilizes ClearCompany for recruiting; you may receive emails from domains such as *.clearcompany.com, *.hrmdirect.com, *.clrco.com, and email.clrco.com. Please add these to your safe senders list to ensure prompt communication. Thank you!
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