Introduction
The District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) is seeking a seasoned legal executive to serve as its Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Reporting to the Executive Director, this leader oversees all operations of the Office of the General Counsel, provides strategic and proactive legal guidance, manages staff and daily workflow, and ensures the highest standard of legal representation across DCHA’s diverse work in housing, development, contracting, and community services. The ideal candidate will drive customer‑focused legal processes, advise senior leadership on complex legal matters, and ensure all legal activities align with DCHA’s mission and strategic goals. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply
Major Duties
Serves as the chief legal advisor to the Executive Director and all Department Heads/Cabinet Members on all legal matters involving or relating to the DCHA. Legal matters may include but certainly not limited to litigation, public housing law, Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) legal issues, real estate development, labor/employment, risk management/insurance, landlord and tenant issues, procurement, D.C. law, personnel, and other administrative functions.
Establishes policies, guidelines and performance standards for execution with the Office of the General Counsel (OGC); monitors and evaluates OGC operations and special activities for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with policies and procedures and determines goals and objectives that need additional emphasis; revises the same as necessary.
Serves as the DCHA general liaison to the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia in all matters related to the DCHA and meets with the Executive Director to report progress.
Oversees risk management for DCHA and DCHA-affiliated entities.
Work Experience and Bar Membership
Juris Doctorate degree and at least seven (7) years of civil, public, or corporate legal experience, with specific preference for background in public housing authority laws, HUD guidelines, and affordable housing financing or related experience equivalent combination of education and experience which meet the minimum qualifications requirement.
Must be admitted to practice and in good standing in the District of Columbia or a member in good standing of another state of the United States and eligible to waive into the bar of the District of Columbia. If the latter, the application to waiver into DC must be submitted promptly upon hiring by DCHA.
Salary and Term of Employment
Employee will serve in an “at-will” position.
This position will be on DCHA’s Executive Salary Schedule. Compensation will be commensurate with candidate’s education and experience.
The District of Columbia is an equal opportunity employer, in accordance with the DC Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code § 2-1401.01 et seq. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Interested candidates must apply directly on DCHA’s careers website My Job Search.
Open Until Filled
All applications must be submitted through DCHA careers website My Job Search., to be considered for this position.
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