Operations & Compliance Counsel

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is responsible for responsible for managing the legal aspects of Agencys operations, its business decisions, tax-exempt and taxable bond transactions, other types of multifamily and single-family loans and neighborhood investments, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Counsel provides legal counsel and support services in a broad range of general and specialized areas that affect the policies and programs of the Agency.
Provide legal counsel and advisory services to The Agencys Board of Directors, Executive Director/CEO and business units regarding the Agencys programs, operations, and statutory authority
Conduct in-depth legal research and draft memoranda on a wide range of regulatory, transactional, and governance matters
Support post-closing transaction activities including compliance and records administration
Analyze, review, and provide legal guidance on proposed and enacted amendments to statues, regulations, policies, and procedural frameworks at the local and federal levels impacting Agency operations
Facilitate and manage the legal components of obtaining required governmental approvals, including coordination with regulatory bodies and preparation of supporting documentation
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and local laws, providing guidance on regulatory interpretation and risk management strategies
Draft and review legislative proposals related to The Agencys authorities and powers
Provide legal support to Procurement and Administrative Services, including contract review, compliance oversight, and risk assessment
Draft and update compliance related handbooks, policies, and training programs to ensure adherence to federal and local requirements
Provide support on technology-related matters, including collaboration with the Office of Technology and Business Intelligence on IT governance
Provide legal support for the Agencys Charitable Contribution program ensuring compliance with Agency guidelines, ethics standards and governance policies
Oversee the management of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and Language Access compliance
Advise and support the Agencys Singe Family Program and Multifamily Lending risk management, asset management and compliance functions
Assist the General Counsel with ethics maters, as applicable
Assist the General Counsel with matters regarding the Agencys headquarters
Provide legal support to the Agencys Record Committee and ensure compliance with Agency, Federal and local record retention requirements
Participate and support the execution of special projects and initiatives
If not a member of District of Columbia Bar, be sworn into the District of Columbia Bar within 18 months of your initial hire as Counsel
Possess 3-5 years of combined experience in one or more of the following: contract law, corporate law, business entity law, real estate law, procurement law, technology law, privacy law, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Understand the construction and interpretation of federal, state, and local statutes, codes, and regulations
Possess strong skills in legal research and writing
Ability to successfully and autonomously manage projects of a varied and complex nature
Maintain high ethical standards of integrity and quality