The General Counsel serves as the chief legal officer of National Community Renaissance of California and its affiliated entities, providing enterprise-wide legal and risk leadership for a nonprofit affordable housing organization. The role requires an attorney who can develop a working understanding of unfamiliar issues, connect legal analysis with operational and financial considerations, and provide practical recommendations. Success depends on sound judgment, effective collaboration, and the ability to determine which matters to handle directly, delegate internally, or address through specialized outside counsel.
Responsibilities
Serve as the principal legal advisor to executive leadership and the Boards
Identify material legal risks, present practical options, and provide timely advice on decisions affecting multiple entities or business units
Help resolve competing legal and operational priorities and escalate significant matters with clear recommendations
Work directly with departments to understand their objectives, investigate issues, analyze legal and business risks, and develop practical plans for addressing them
Oversee legal support for nonprofit, corporate, partnership, and limited liability company governance
Advise on Board and committee responsibilities, fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, related-party transactions, and appropriate approval processes
Lead and develop a growing Legal Department through collaboration, clear expectations, thoughtful delegation, and shared accountability
Establish consistent procedures for retaining, managing, and evaluating outside counsel
Manage the legal budget, fee arrangements, invoice review, matter reporting, and allocation of legal costs with Finance
Oversee legal support for acquisitions, dispositions, development, rehabilitation, leases, easements, title matters, and ownership structures
Coordinate legal advice concerning land use, entitlements, permitting, environmental review, and remediation obligations
Advise on refinancing, resyndication, rehabilitation, partnership exits, defaults, workouts, and preservation of existing assets
Oversee negotiation, drafting, and administration of significant commercial agreements
Provide legal oversight for owned and third-party managed housing operations
Advise Human Resources and management on employment policies, personnel decisions, wage and hour matters, leave and accommodations, workplace investigations, labor relations, separations, and employment claims
Oversee enterprise litigation, claims, administrative proceedings, and internal or external investigations
Provide legal oversight and guidance for applicable laws, regulations, financing requirements, and contractual obligations across jurisdictions
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Partner with Risk Management, Finance, business leaders, brokers, and insurers to assess enterprise exposure
Participate in strategic planning and evaluate the legal implications of acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, joint ventures, restructurings, and new business initiatives
Advise on interactions with public agencies, regulators, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders
Oversee legal advice concerning software and technology agreements, intellectual property, confidentiality, privacy, cybersecurity incidents, and records retention
Develop and review corporate policies with responsible departments, provide practical training, and improve processes for obtaining legal advice
Requirements
J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the California Bar
Demonstrated ability to learn unfamiliar areas of law and business, synthesize information across disciplines, and apply sound legal and business judgment to complex organizational decisions
At least 15 years of progressively responsible legal experience, with substantial experience advising executives and managing complex corporate, transactional, regulatory, or litigation matters
Ability to lead collaboratively, develop people, and build the capabilities of a growing legal team
Broad legal experience and the ability to oversee matters spanning corporate governance, commercial contracts, employment, litigation, real estate, financing, construction, property management, compliance, and risk management
Strong negotiation, writing, communication, and analytical skills; demonstrated discretion, independence, sound judgment, and ability to manage confidential matters
Commitment to National CORE’s mission and ability to build trusted relationships with Boards, executives, employees, and external stakeholders
Benefits
Professional growth and knowledge sharing opportunities
Support for training and development
Collaborative work environment
Important Details
Work environment: Professional office environment with potential travel to National CORE offices, properties, meetings, Board or committee sessions, trainings, and organizational events
Application Process
Submit your application through the designated platform
About the Company
National Community Renaissance of California is a nonprofit affordable housing organization focused on development, construction, property management, asset management, resident services, and other business activities.
National CORE’s mission is to provide award-winning affordable housing paired with best-practice social service programs tailored to help families move toward self-sufficiency and ultimately to home ownership.
