Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (MassHousing) is an independent, self-sustaining, public authority that provides financing for the construction and preservation of affordable rental housing, and for affordable first and second mortgages for homebuyers and homeowners in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Its Legal Department currently includes 7 attorneys and 4 paralegals.
The Deputy General Counsel will report to and work closely with the General Counsel overseeing legal services in support of all aspects of MassHousing’s work, including homeownership and rental lending, rental operations, asset management, community services, finance, policy and all corporate functions. The responsibilities of the Deputy General Counsel are expected to include, without limitation, some or all of the following, in each case carried out in collaboration with the other attorneys in the Legal Department, outside counsel, internal clients and/or external stakeholders.
The Deputy General Counsel will act on behalf of the General Counsel in her absence, will represent her and/or the Department in various internal and external working groups and matters, and will be expected to participate materially in the leadership of the Department and to work closely with Agency staff and stakeholders at all levels.
Qualifications:
MassHousing offers competitive compensation as well as an attractive benefits package. Serious candidates should forward a letter of interest and a resume to Human Resources, MassHousing, One Beacon Street, BostonMA02108, or faxed to 617.854.1027, or emailed to jobs@masshousing.com.