Senior Deputy General Counsel

The position: We’re looking for a Senior Deputy General Counsel to join our team! This role is perfect for someone who can work under the direction of the General Counsel and provide legal counsel, guidance, and recommendations on all SHA programs and activities. This role represents SHA in court, administrative hearings, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings; prepares a wide range of legal documents; and oversees, trains, and evaluates assigned staff. The Senior Deputy General Counsel also serves as the designated back-up to the General Counsel and must be prepared to assume the responsibilities of the General Counsel in their absence. In particular, this role will focus on real estate matters, bond issues, tax credit development, federal purchasing and procurement regulations, contracts, and other transactional work. The Location:101 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

The ideal candidate will have: Graduated from an accredited law school Active Washington State Bar Association membership and be in good standing with WSBAAt least seven years of progressive professional legal experience Strong knowledge of laws and regulations related to SHA programs, including the United States Code, HUD regulations, EEOC regulations, the Revised Code of Washington and the Washington State Administrative CodeStrong legal analysis and researching skillsStrong knowledge and experience in the areas of real estate, public bonds, tax credit development, and federal purchasing and procurement regulations Knowledge of court and administrative procedures, and the ability to demonstrate strong advocacy skills Excellent legal writing skills, and experience preparing legal documents such as pleadings, contracts, and leases Strong record-keeping and documentation skillsStrong interpersonal skills and experience working with a wide variety of clients, as well as a documented history of working with tact and professional courtesy Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing Experience establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others The ability to learn and adapt to new technology systems and tools The ability to independently plan and organize work, meeting all schedules and timelines What will you do? Assist the General Counsel in providing comprehensive legal services and representation to SHA and its employees Focus on serving departments with real estate matters, bond issues, tax credit development, purchasing and procurement issues, and contracts or agreements Serve as acting General Counsel in the absence of the General Counsel Handle highly complex legal matters, including issues with no established legal precedent Advise on SHA programs, low-income housing operations, and federally funded housing voucher programs Address landlord-tenant matters, including unlawful detainer litigation, termination notices, non-payment issues, and compliance with state local, and federal law Represent SHA in court and administrative hearings Prepare legal documents, conduct legal research, and perform interviews necessary for litigation and case preparation Advise and represent staff in matters involving fraudulent activities related to vouchers, HAP contracts, and employee misconduct, including drafting documents for fund recovery Respond to complaints and civil rights matters Demonstrate analytical and legal research skills with the ability to provide clear, well-reasoned legal opinions Demonstrate proficiency advising on procurement, purchasing, public financing, tax-credit properties, LLC structures, and other finance-related legal matters Prepare, review, and revise contracts, MOUs, letters of agreement, interlocal agreements, and other legal documents Supervise, evaluate and provide training to staff For additional information on the job, please see the full job description. Why Should You Apply?