Senior Legal Advisor

Senior Legal Advisor King County Housing Authority is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Legal Advisor to join our team and play a critical role in supporting agency-wide operations, procurement activities, public records compliance, and strategic initiatives. In this new position,you will collaborate closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to provide legal expertise on complex housing-related, regulatory, and public disclosure matters. Your guidance will be essential in identifying legal risks, strengthening policies and procedures, and ensuringcompliance with applicable laws and regulations while advancing KCHA's mission of providing equitable, sustainable housing solutions and supporting thriving communities. In this role, the successful candidate will: Provide legal expertise on a wide range of housing-related, procurement, and operational matters, including contracts, compliance, and regulatory requirements; Advise leadership and staff on complex legal scenarios, offering strategic, solutions-oriented guidance to support sound business decisions; Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to support agency programs and operations; Support the development, interpretation, and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure alignment with applicable laws and organizational best practices; Provide legal oversight and guidance on the Agency's public records, including records retention, disclosure practices, and response processes in compliance with the Washington Public Records Act and other applicable laws. Identify and mitigate legal risks while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; Collaborate with internal stakeholders and maintain strong working relationships with outside legal counsel and consultants on complex or specialized matters. As a key partner across the organization, you will be instrumental in supporting KCHA's operations, strengthening legal and compliance frameworks, and advancing initiatives that promote effective service delivery, accountability, and responsible stewardship of public resources. You may also support cross-departmental efforts such as policy development, internal reviews, and special projects that align with the Authority's strategic priorities. If you are a collaborative and strategic legal professional with experience in public sector, housing, or procurement law, and you are ready to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on impact and growth, we encourage you to apply. King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal organization, is a high performing nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link. This position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be received by June 29, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Qualifications and Competencies Required Qualifications: Juris Doctorate AND Extensive experience with procurement operations, contract management, and providing legal advice on complex housing-related matters including policy development and regulatory compliance. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Comprehensive legal knowledge, including a deep understanding of state, county and federal laws and regulations related to Authority operations, including legal/regulatory requirements, technical documentation, and best practices for procurement systems, project management, and contracting. Experience supervising staff including coaching and mentoring to support employees in achieving Authority and individual goals; demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership in a dynamic, highly regulated work environment. Proven ability to plan, support and supervise the work of cross-departmental teams, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and the successful completion of multiple, on-going projects. Extensive communication skills, including a high degree of emotional intelligence and conflict-resolution experience. Strong critical-thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate information, to make timely and nuanced decisions, and to apply business and operational priorities in weighing risk-managed outcomes. Capable of managing multiple legal matters in a dynamic environment while considering costs, risks, and organizational impact. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, senior and executive leadership, while fostering teamwork to achieve common goals. Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in performing duties and responsibilities; exercises initiative, provides leadership, and demonstrates sound judgment in analyzing situations; a self-starter that can multi-task and prioritize. Values open-mindedness, inclusion, and diverse perspectives, recognizing multiple ways of knowing, thinking, and being; fosters a work environment that embraces and appreciates diversity, treats others with respect, and promotes cooperation. Proficiency with MS Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and database software. Special Requirements: Possession of Washington State Bar Association license is required upon hire. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check in accordance with applicable law. Successful candidates must authorize and satisfactorily complete education, driving record (if applicable), and background checks. This position requires regular travel between work sites; candidates must be able to meet these travel requirements through reliable transportation. Position Information and Application Process To be considered for this opportunity, you must: Complete the online application profile in its entirety. Upload a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience. Salary & Benefits The salary range is $178,898.00 to $250,456.70 with a midpoint of $214,677.03. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market. Salary is negotiable. Performance based merit increase opportunities and COLAs are reviewed on an annual basis. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, reduced tuition, and retirement benefits are also available. For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please visit our benefits page. Work Environment After initial onboarding, this role will have the opportunity to work remotely up to 60% in accordance with the KCHA's flexible work arrangements; however, remote work conditions will be reviewed on a regular basis based on business and program need. Employees must reside in Washington State and have the ability to report to the Central Office in Tukwila as required based on business need. Some local travel may be required to support KCHA business needs. Physical Work Environment Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equal Opportunity King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.