Asst County Attorney V - Affordable Housing Development and Finance

About the role

The County Attorney's Office is seeking an attorney with experience in complex real estate development and financing transactions, particularly projects involving affordable housing, to work in its P5 Section. The ideal candidate will handle complex real estate and housing matters, public finance, pension systems, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft legal documents associated with all phases of real estate development, including real estate acquisition, disposition, loan, and development agreements.
• Conduct due diligence for development projects, including title, survey, and zoning.
• Experience with federal affordable housing programs (e.g., housing choice vouchers, Community Development Block Grants).
• Knowledge of landlord-tenant laws and fair housing issues.
• Proficient in legal research, writing, and public speaking.
• Capable of independently managing and meeting deadlines.
• Enjoy a wide variety of challenging legal work.

Requirements

• Must be an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to four years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• For specific, specialized County Attorney positions, at the request of the County Attorney, the Human Resources Director may approve consideration of candidates who are members of a Bar Association in a state other than Virginia.
• License to practice law in the state of Virginia.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in negotiating and drafting legal documents associated with all phases of real estate development, including real estate acquisition, disposition, loan, and development agreements.
• Experience with federal affordable housing programs (e.g., housing choice vouchers, Community Development Block Grants).
• Knowledge of landlord-tenant laws and fair housing issues.
• Proficient in legal research, writing, and public speaking.
• Capable of independently managing and meeting deadlines.
• Enjoy a wide variety of challenging legal work.

Skills

General proficiency in legal research, writing, and public speaking.

Benefits

An excellent array of benefits, including a defined-benefit pension plan, a deferred compensation plan (457), access to medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, generous leave policies, Employee Assistance Program, and workforce wellness program.

Pay

Depending on the attorney’s years of practice, subject to HR approval, the offer may exceed midpoint of the advertised pay grade range.

Schedule

Full-time employment.