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Deputy General Counsel

Date Posted: Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Company: Atlanta Housing Authority
Company Description: The Atlanta Housing Authority is organized under Georgia law to develop, acquire, lease, and operate affordable housing for low-income families. Today, AHA is the largest housing agency in Georgia and one of the largest in the nation, serving approximately 50,000 people. The Atlanta Housing Authority has pioneered the revitalization of neighborhoods by transforming public housing projects into mixed-use, mixed-income communities. By collaborating with private investors and businesses, as well as other government and non-profit agencies, our communities have become windows of opportunities for our families.

Position Location: Atlanta, GA

Job Description:
The Atlanta Housing Authority, a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing, considered to be the national model for providing housing opportunities for low income citizens in market rate quality mixed-use, mixed-income, “children-centered” communities is currently recruiting for a Deputy General Counsel to provide legal advice and support to internal clients. The successful candidate will provide advice on a variety of matters, including but not limited to, real estate transactions, contracting, corporate governance, litigation management, landlord-tenant and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will also manage a team within the Legal Department.

Years Experience: 15

Degrees, Licenses, Designations: Juris Doctorate

Qualifications, Special Skills:
The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and 15 years of related experience, including at least 10 years of managerial experience. Significant experience providing legal advice to senior executives is likewise required. Required membership to the Georgia Bar Association is to be in good standing or must be admitted within eleven months of employment. We are seeking a candidate with excellent management, analytical and writing skills, superior communication skills and the ability to synthesize information in an environment that is often very fluid, highly charged and fast-paced. This hand-on position requires proficiency in current office technology and software applications.

In addition to the opportunity to apply your legal expertise toward key business objectives which will directly impact families, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and meaningful challenges in a workplace that values excellence.

Company Website: undefined

To Apply for this Position:
Contact: Tracy Carter
Atlanta Housing Authority
No Phone Calls Please
Email: recruiter7@atlantahousing.org

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