Associate General Counsel

Company Overview:

Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator. Since 2004, the Paths team has created and preserved high-quality, affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 12,000 units across ten states under management and more than 450 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property management life cycle, including: development, construction, property management, maintenance and security.

Summary/Objective:

The Associate General Counsel is a multifaceted role that will report to the General Counsel and provide legal support for all aspects of the development, construction, management and operation of a national affordable housing portfolio. Candidates should be able to deliver a wide range of legal services in furtherance of the organization’s business objectives and pivot quickly between diverse matters.

Classification:

Exempt (not overtime eligible)

Hybrid office schedule – Currently 3 days in the office/2 days work from home

Essential Functions/Responsibilities - Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Closely assist and support general counsel and the development team in acquisition, disposition, financing, and refinancing affordable housing transactions; Draft, review and negotiate closing documents; Extensive experience closing LIHTC transactions required
• Draft, review and negotiate general commercial contracts for property management, security and construction affiliates, including vendor, service, security and construction agreements; Provide legal support and guidance on day-to-day business operations
• Draft and negotiate commercial leases and assist with management of commercial tenant relationships (retail spaces, rooftop cell tower/solar and laundry services)
• Liaise with outside counsel and internal personnel on personal injury, housing discrimination, general commercial and other litigation matters; Oversee discovery responses and verification of pleadings
• Provide general legal support as required by business units

Requirements:

• JD degree and active membership with the NYS Bar
• At least seven years of experience in real estate transactions with affordable housing experience; Extensive experience leading transaction closings required
• Understanding of affordable housing programs (LIHTC; HUD) required
• Ability to review and comment on a wide range of commercial contracts
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail; Adept at learning new skills quickly
• Capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment
• Sound business judgment
• Experience working with government agencies
• Collaborative and collegial working style