Assistant Chief Legal Counsel (Administrative Staff)

The Legal Office is looking for an Assistant Chief Legal Counsel who will...

* Supervise associate legal counsel to support OHFA's multifamily housing programs and operations.

* Provide full range of legal advice & services to assigned agency offices.

* Draft opinions & provide interpretation of applicable statutes, regulations, policies & procedures & any legal requirements governing OHFA.

* Work with departments to draft documents (e.g., releases of restrictive covenants, legal agreements, loan documents). * Provide advice on legal questions involving compliance with state government laws (e.g., Ohio Ethics Laws, Public Records Laws, Open Meeting Laws). * Assist with the fulfillment & oversight of public records requests.

* Assist in the agency's defense or prosecution in litigation.

* Provides guidance & support in the agency's retention of records.

* Provide guidance & assistance in audits of the agency.

* Coach staff & provide performance feedback.

For a complete description of the job duties, please read the Assistant Chief Legal Counsel position description.

Item of Note: * This position will work from OHFA's offices which are located at 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, OH 43231.

Applicants should demonstrate on their application how they meet the required qualification to receive further consideration.

Qualifications: * License to Practice Law in Ohio Technical & Professional Job Skills Necessary: Attorney/Legal, Law, Real Estate, Housing, Priority Setting, Strategic Thinking, Confidentiality, Developing Others, Delegation