Overview

The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is one of America\'s leading nonprofit real estate developers and owners. Our mission is to build and sustain strong communities where all people can thrive.

TCB\u2019s Legal Department, located in Boston, manages corporate and transactional legal work and consists of 5 attorneys and 2 paralegals. We act as transactional counsel on complex real estate development transactions, form and maintain over 600 affiliated entities, provide or manage corporate legal services, and advise on legislative and policy matters.

Position

Assistant or Associate General Counsel. Full-time, based in the Boston corporate office at 185 Dartmouth Street, with the potential for remote work up to 3 days per week. The role supports all aspects of the Department\'s work, including transactional deal work, training, contract review and negotiation, and other corporate legal services.

Essential Functions

• Transactional Practice. Work on real estate and housing development transactions, including financial structuring, title and real estate conveyancing, and closing complex financings involving multiple private and public funding sources. Also contribute to acquisitions, refinancings, and dispositions of affordable and mixed-income and commercial properties.
• Compliance and Management. Provide advice on regulatory and legal compliance matters, property management and resident services, and assist with developing and implementing compliance policies, forms, systems and tools for risk management.
• Legal Entity Formation and Maintenance. Advise on TCB\'s corporate structure, capital and lending relationships, 501(c)(3) status, and the formation and maintenance of over 600 subsidiaries and affiliates across states.
• Legislative and Policy Matters. Participate in legislative and policy matters related to TCB\'s mission and operations.
• Staff Training. Assist in providing training for staff in departments such as real estate development, asset management and property management.

Education & Experience

• Excellent academic record.
• 2-6 years\u2019 experience as a practicing corporate and/or real estate transactional attorney, with demonstrated ability to manage complex engagements in a team environment.
• Experience with affordable housing and community development finance, LIHTC, real estate law, zoning and permitting, construction contracts, nonprofit organizations, fair housing, and general corporate law.
• Admission to MA state bar.
• Demonstrated commitment to affordable housing and community development or related mission-oriented work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to analyze and solve complex legal problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective legal and business judgment in challenging situations.
• Innovative and creative thinker and problem solver.

Level of relevant experience will determine the title and the salary. A broad range considering the two levels is $115K to $160K per year.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays & tenure-based PTO accruals
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tax-advantage accounts: commuter/parking, medical & dependent care FSA
• Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
• Confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

The Community Builders is an equal opportunity employer.