General Counsel (8912 - Administration) at EAH Housing

Job Details

Description

Explore a career at EAH Housing.

Start or continue a career in real estate development and management with EAH Housing. We are looking for talented and skilled professionals as we expand our property portfolio throughout California and Hawai`i. As a mission-based nonprofit organization and industry leader for more than 50 years, we live up to our values, and work to create opportunities to empower people to live better lives. Join us and make a difference today.

What we offer.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match. We also offer generous vacation accrual, holiday schedule, and work schedule flexibility.

We believe in work / life balance.

15 days of vacation per year (which increases based on years of service)

10 paid sick days per year

13 paid holidays

Flexible Start Times (REM Onsite Positions)

We take care of our employees.

Competitive Salaries

403b Retirement Plan with a match to every dollar you save for retirement, up to 5% of your pay

Employee Wellness Program

Comprehensive Medical Insurance Plans

Affordable Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

EAP – Mental Health, Financial and Legal Services

$1,500 Employee Referral Program

EAH University, an in-house training program

This position is for a full-time General Counsel to work at EAH Corporate in San Rafael, CA. Qualified candidates will have a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in California and/Hawaii. Minimum 10 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in affordable housing, public finance, or nonprofit law. Deep knowledge of HUD programs, LIHTC, USDA RD, and 501(c)(3) bond financing. Experience working with housing authorities, nonprofit developers, or public agencies preferred. Salary range: $190,000.00 to $360,000.00 per year; hiring range for new employees is generally $190,000.00 to $275,000.00 per year DOE. Offer will take into consideration experience of final candidate & current salary level of individuals working at EAH in a similar role.

Company Overview

Established in 1968, EAH Housing is one of the largest and most respected nonprofit housing development and management organizations in the western United States. EAH develops low-income multifamily housing, manages more than 222 properties throughout in California and Hawai’i, and plays a leadership role in local, regional, and national housing advocacy efforts.

EAH Housing puts its core values into action every day as our staff of 700 people serves 25,000 residents in 87 municipalities. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and invest in our employees through extensive training programs. Please visit our www.eahhousing.org to learn more about us, our culture, and how we strive to maintain excellence in everything we do.

For immediate consideration, please apply to requisition GENER004212 on our website at www.eahhousing.org/careers

Position Overview

Serves as the chief legal advisor to the organization, providing strategic and operational legal guidance across all departments. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, particularly those governing affordable housing development and financing, including HUD programs, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), USDA Rural Development (RD), and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt bond financing. Understands and supports EAH Housing’s mission and core values.

Responsibilities

• Advises executive leadership and Board of Directors on legal matters affecting the organization.
• Ensures compliance with HUD regulations, LIHTC program requirements, RD guidelines, and IRS rules for 501(c)(3) entities.
• Oversees legal aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisition, development, financing, and disposition.
• Provides legal oversight for all phases of real estate development, including land use, entitlements, permitting, and environmental compliance, including regulatory issues related to the affordable housing industry.
• Drafts and negotiates construction contracts, architect agreements, and development agreements.
• Manages and resolves construction-related disputes, including claims involving delays, defects, and contract breaches.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts, MOUs, loan documents, and bond issuances.
• Manages legal due diligence for affordable housing projects and partnerships.
• Provides counsel on corporate governance, nonprofit compliance, and board operations.
• Identifies and mitigates legal risks across all business units.
• Monitors changes in housing law and policy and advises on implications for operations and strategy.
• Liaises with regulatory agencies including HUD, IRS, state housing finance agencies, and local governments.
• Manages litigation and administrative proceedings. Tracks and represents in connection with litigation, defaults and compliance matters, employment matters, fair housing, and other occupancy related matters, including engagement and management of outside counsel where appropriate.
• Leads or supports litigation related to real estate, construction, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises VP, Operations, and indirectly supervises Risk Management staff.

• Provides guidance, support, and performance feedback.
• Assists in workload prioritization and professional development.
• Fosters a collaborative and service-oriented environment.
• Approves employees’ timecards.
  
  

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in California and/Hawaii. Minimum 10 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in affordable housing, public finance, or nonprofit law. Deep knowledge of HUD programs, LIHTC, USDA RD, and 501(c)(3) bond financing. Experience working with housing authorities, nonprofit developers, or public agencies preferred.

Desirable Additional Qualifications

• Experience with real estate or construction, affordable housing and community development finance, nonprofit organizations, or general corporate and employment law.
• Experience training staff, managing budgets, and creating and implementing policies or procedures in complex organizations.
  
  

Criminal Background Check Requirements

EAH Housing conducts criminal background checks on all candidates who have received a conditional job offer. Once you have received such an offer, you will be required to submit and pass our criminal background requirements. EAH also verifies education and employment history. Any verified discrepancy (resume or online application) may delay your background check results and/or affect your eligibility to work at EAH. Please be advised that certain roles may also require fingerprinting due to legal requirements. If onsite housing is a requirement of the position, any household members over 18 years of age who will be living onsite with the candidate must also undergo a criminal background check and tenant screening. Satisfactory completion of background check and fingerprinting requirements is a requirement of employment with EAH.

DRUG TESTING

EAH Housing requires all candidates who have received a conditional job offer to submit to drug testing within 72 hours from acceptance of our job offer. EAH Housing does not test for marijuana/cannabis. Satisfactory completion of drug testing is a requirement of employment with EAH.

EAH Housing is an EEO employer. CA BRE #00853495 | HI RB-16985

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