Counsel

About the role

Primary Purpose of Position: Counsel provides legal services to MaineHousing to assist Maine people in obtaining and maintaining quality affordable housing and services suitable to their housing needs.

Responsibilities

• Transactional Work: Assist developers, investors, loan officers and other partners in closing complex transactions for affordable multifamily and supportive housing projects.
• Prepare and negotiate closing documents, including, but not limited to, loan agreements, promissory notes, mortgages, security agreements, declarations of covenants and tax credit documents.
• Review and negotiate other forms of security, including, but not limited to, purchase and sale agreements, construction and bonding agreements, conveyance documents, title insurance materials, surveys, and organizational documents.
• Conduct closings and oversee post-closing issues.
• Assist with ownership transfers, workouts, loan restructuring and refinancing.
• General Legal Work: As legal issues arise, review correspondence and documents; research state and federal regulations; and consult with state and federal agencies.
• Advise Director and staff on legal issues such as regulatory compliance, contract law, commercial law, litigation, and real estate law.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and other documents.
• Represent MaineHousing in agency administrative hearings, Maine Human Rights Commission hearings and litigation on occasion as necessary.

Requirements

Education and Experience: JD degree and Maine Bar License and some real estate, commercial lending, affordable housing, public sector, or an appropriate combination of education and work experience preferred but not required.

Skills

• Experience in housing, real estate, general litigation, and commercial lending
• Experience or familiarity with government programs and regulations
• Demonstrated leadership with a high level of ingenuity, creativity, judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills using various software
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with business partners
• Experience communicating effectively in front of groups
• Excellent communication skills – oral, written, listening
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and utilize creative and analytical skills to resolve issues

Benefits

MaineHousing also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including, but not limited to, health, dental and vision, retirement options with employer match, life insurance, short and long-term disability, employee assistance, generous earned time and all major federal holidays. Employment is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $115,114 - $173,668 per year. All new employees will start at the annual salary of $115,114, unless otherwise agreed to by MaineHousing.

Schedule

Working Conditions: MaineHousing office hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Some in-state and out-of-state travel may be required. Up to two days a week of telework may be available.