Attorney IV

Job Description and Duties

This position is located in Sacramento.

Under the direction of the General Counsel of HDFC, the Attorney IV provides advanced and specialized legal services in support of HDFCs mission: to alleviate California’s affordable housing crisis by creating affordable homes through a simpler, faster, and more transparent housing finance system. This position requires a forward-thinking, solutions-oriented attorney who approaches legal challenges with creativity and openness while ensuring all work remains firmly grounded in applicable statutory and regulatory frameworks. In addition to complex transactional work involving federal and state funded grants and loans, the Attorney IV plays a critical role in developing innovative legal frameworks and strategies that streamline statewide housing finance processes. This includes drafting regulations, advising on consolidated program structures, supporting Bagley-Keene compliance, and negotiating interagency agreements. The Attorney IV supports the General Counsel by exercising independent judgement on complex legal matters and may mentor other attorneys in adopting modern, problem-solving approaches consistent with HDFC’s mission.

This position requires reporting to an HDFC office a minimum of four days per week. In limited cases, at the Department’s discretion, an employee may be approved to work in a remote centered capacity on a temporary basis until appropriate office- space becomes available. Under California Government Code Section 14200, telework eligible- employees must reside in California. The designated headquarters location will be based on the employee’s primary residence and may be updated if HDFC criteria are met.

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Special Requirements

Confidentiality

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Employment Application (STD.678)

It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 will not be considered.

HDFC Disclosure Requirements

Selected candidates may be subject to rules imposed by a Conflict of Interest Code that apply to HDFC employees, which may require filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700).

HDFC utilizes the federal E-Verify system to verify employment authorization in the United States. For additional information, please visit the E-Verify website .

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience working with affordable housing development, including affordable housing finance.
• Experience as a project manager, leading teams and project initiatives.
• Experience working with California State government or other policy-making practices including, the legislative and APA/regulations process.
• Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Experience analyzing data to prepare materials such as policy briefs, papers, presentations and technical assistance documents that promote safe, affordable homes and vibrant, inclusive, sustainable communities for all Californians.
• Experience or familiarity with Bagley-Keene and open meeting requirements.

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits and flexible opportunities:

• Excellent health, dental and vision benefits for employee/employee’s family
• 401k program
• Flexible Schedules
• Hybrid telework
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Investment in your training and development

Statement of Qualifications

Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to the standard state application (form STD. 678). Your SOQ will be considered the first interview for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to a formal interview. Resumes, cover letters, or any other documents cannot substitute the SOQ.

Your SOQ should not exceed two (2) pages, should be typed in Arial 12-point, and should be numbered 1-3. 

When completing the SOQ, please include all relevant experience, education, and training, as applicable, and explain your answer thoroughly.

1. In one brief paragraph, describe a time you conducted advanced legal analysis involving statutes, regulations, other law and used that research to help modernize or streamline a program or legal framework. 
2. In one concise paragraph, explain your experience drafting or negotiating complex interagency agreements (such as MOU, confidentiality agreements, or data-sharing agreements) and how your work supported cross-agency alignment or improved operational efficiency. 
3. In one short paragraph , describe your experience advising on governance obligations - such as open-meeting laws, public transparency requirements, or board/committee procedures - and how your judgement helped an organization avoid legal risk or maintain public trust. 
4. OPTIONAL: In one brief paragraph , is there anything else you would like the hiring manager to know? 

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualificaitons section below for instructions.