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Boston Financial · 1 day ago

Deputy General Counsel

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Boston Financial, a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation USA, provides innovative capital solutions for affordable housing developers. The Deputy General Counsel will manage the legal department, deliver legal services for the low-income housing tax credit portfolio, and collaborate with various stakeholders to support compliance and strategic initiatives.

Commercial Real EstateFinancial ServicesImpact InvestingReal EstateReal Estate Investment

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Mentors and manages the Boston Financial legal department

Drafts, reviews, and maintains a wide range of due diligence, transaction, and other documents

Prepares and negotiates a variety of transactional documents reflecting changes to original investment terms and disposition of investments

Provides interpretation of investment documents

Provides assessments regarding LIHTC and various compliance, risk and liability matters

Assists with Boston Financial compliance activities

Evaluates internal practices and procedures affecting the Boston Financial Legal Department operations in order to identify opportunities to improve the same and leverage technology to gain efficiencies

Qualification

J.D. degreeLegal writingLIHTC complianceLarge law firm experienceEquity investmentsMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsManagement skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Completion of law school with a J.D. degree and admission to the bar of at least one jurisdiction in the United States

At least 10 years of large law firm experience representing national and regional developers and lenders of multifamily housing developments

Experienced understanding of equity investments in affordable housing developments and the federal and state tax credits associated with these developments

Strong strategic, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Effective management and problem-solving skills

Communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders; excellent legal writing skills

A high degree of client focus with demonstrated ability to interact effectively with Company personnel, outside counsel, and representatives of other companies and adversaries

Ability to identify and suggest ways to improve upon processes and methods

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications

Ability to understand and leverage technology to create efficiencies and streamline processes

Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple diverse projects concurrently and handle demanding responsibilities in a high-volume environment