Way Finders · 17 hours ago
Attorney
Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $142K/yr
5+ years expWay Finders is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the stability and economic mobility of families and individuals. The Attorney will assist the Legal department with various legal issues, including contracts, litigation, compliance, and regulatory matters.
EmploymentHomeless ShelterNon ProfitReal EstateSocial Impact
Responsibilities
Assist with legal issues, including work on contracts; litigation before the courts and administrative bodies; policies, compliance, risk management, and statutory and regulatory issues
Provide advice and risk analysis concerning the applicability of and compliance with all federal/state statutes, regulations, and contracts that may impact agency programs, policies, operations, or spending activities including but not limited to, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Assist in developing and maintaining compliance functions
Handle litigation matters before courts and administrative bodies
Assist with informal hearings for appeals of termination of housing program benefits
Assist in maintaining new and current legal requirements; preparing and assisting with training seminars for organizational staff; and with conducting research
Proactively identify and suggest improvements for legal policies and risk management
Assist with document reviews and discovery
Monitor and perform legal research relative to federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations
Conduct a broad range of legal research and analysis on matters related to the organization’s functions
Summarize research and legal findings into meaningful, pragmatic guidance
Proactively identify and suggest process improvements on an ongoing basis
Work cross-functionally to operationalize risk management policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
7 years' legal experience, 5 years relevant to the role's duties, preferably in a nonprofit setting; those with less experience are encouraged to apply
Admitted to Massachusetts Bar
Preference for experience in litigation, contracts, and/or real estate, including in fair housing or social justice
Excellent legal research (including beyond Westlaw and Lexis), writing, and oral argument skills
Strong strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills
Advanced computer/software skills, and comfort learning new technologies
Ability to manage/meet short deadlines and shift priorities as necessary and appropriate in a fast-paced environment
Ability to be team-oriented, including having a willingness to collaborate on the Legal department's projects and share joint ownership of the outcomes
Strong communication skills, including in building relationships across differences
Demonstrated good judgment in decision-making and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to travel throughout Massachusetts to litigate cases
Benefits
20 days of accrued paid time-off in year one
15+ holidays annually
Health, dental, and vision insurance options FROM DAY ONE
Educational assistance
Medical Reimbursement Account
Dependent Care Account
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Annual staff picnic!
Company
Way Finders
Way Finders is a nonprofit developer .
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$25.03MKey Investors
Government of United States of AmericaMassachusetts Housing Investment Corporation
2024-03-27Grant· $0.03M
2020-06-11Grant· $2M
2019-10-02Series Unknown· $23M
Leadership Team
Keith Fairey
President and CEO
Recent News
2024-05-23
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