Victory Housing, Inc. · 10 hours ago
General Counsel
Rockville, MD
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expVictory Housing, Inc. is the nonprofit housing development arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, providing housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income seniors and families. The General Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice, ensuring compliance, and managing legal risks for the organization and its affiliates.
Assisted LivingNon ProfitRental
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice to the President & CEO and other corporate officers
Oversee corporate organizational compliance; prepare and steward corporate records and filings
Manage insurance claims, litigation, and disputes (e.g., personal injury, property claims, landlord-tenant, employment)
Track, analyze, and respond to inquiries, subpoenas, and records requests in a timely and appropriate manner
Partner with departments to provide guidance on legal matters affecting operations
Represent Victory Housing and affiliates in standard transactions and other matters, including:
Review, draft, and/or negotiate vendor contracts
Review, draft, and/or negotiate property transaction documents
Review housing authority and similar contracts
Oversee and coordinate outside legal counsel and pro bono partners to ensure effective, efficient support
Research and analyze applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Consult with Archdiocesan attorneys as needed on:
Legal issues for 501(c)(3) entities and documents related to tax-exempt status
Legal issues pertaining to Catholic identity, religious freedom, and public policy
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD)
Membership in the District of Columbia and Maryland bars
5–7+ years of relevant experience
Background in real estate, affordable housing, finance, property, contracts, and/or landlord/tenant law
Strong legal research and writing skills
Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to provide clear, succinct oral and written legal guidance
Work cooperatively within a team environment
Effectively supervise and manage support staff as needed
Preferred
Familiarity with theology, canon law, and/or nonprofit law is a plus
Benefits
Bonus potential
Competitive benefits package
Free parking
Company
Victory Housing, Inc.
Victory Housing is an award-winning nonprofit developer and operator of quality affordable assisted living for seniors and rental housing for seniors and families.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase