Associate General Counsel

909 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA Req #892

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Company Overview:

Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator. Since 2004, the Paths team has created and preserved high-quality, affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 12,000 units across ten states under management and more than 450 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property management life cycle, including: development, construction, property management, maintenance and security.

Summary/Objective:

The Associate General Counsel is a multifaceted role that will report to the General Counsel and provide legal support for all aspects of the development, construction, management and operation of a national affordable housing portfolio. Candidates should be able to deliver a wide range of legal services in furtherance of the organization’s business objectives and pivot quickly between diverse matters.

Classification:

Exempt (not overtime eligible)

Hybrid office schedule – Currently 3 days in the office/2 days work from home

Essential Functions/Responsibilities - Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Closely assist and support general counsel and the development team in acquisition, disposition, financing, and refinancing affordable housing transactions; Draft, review and negotiate closing documents;Extensive experience closing LIHTC transactions required

• Draft, review and negotiate general commercial contracts for property management, security and construction affiliates, including vendor, service, security and construction agreements; Provide legal support and guidance on day-to-day business operations

• Draft and negotiate commercial leases and assist with management of commercial tenant relationships (retail spaces, rooftop cell tower/solar and laundry services)

• Liaise with outside counsel and internal personnel on personal injury, housing discrimination, general commercial and other litigation matters; Oversee discovery responses and verification of pleadings

• Provide general legal support as required by business units

Requirements:

• JD degree and active membership with the NYS Bar

• At least seven years of experience in real estate transactions with affordable housing experience;Extensive experience leading transaction closings required

• Understanding of affordable housing programs (LIHTC; HUD) required

• Ability to review and comment on a wide range of commercial contracts

• Excellent project management and organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail ; Adept at learning new skills quickly

• Capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment

• Sound business judgment

• Experience working with government agencies

• Collaborative and collegial working style

Salary/Bonus: $225,000 - $250,000 base salary; 10%-20% target bonus

Benefits:

• We pay 100% of medical benefits for employees only

• Dental, vision, and additional benefit selection plan options, such as STD, LTD, FSA, DCFSA, and Life Insurance, are available

• 401(k) available plus company match

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

RRSG

Other details

• Job Family Legal

• Pay Type Salary

• Min Hiring Rate $225,000.00

• Max Hiring Rate $250,000.00

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• 909 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA