-Provides direction on legal matters which arise as the Housing Authority carries out its mandates as a lending fund administrator, contract negotiator, landlord, leasing agent, developer, employer, redevelopment agency and Housing Authority.

-May serve as the agent of the Housing Authority in a variety of legal transactions pertaining to organizational operations as directed by the President / Chief Executive Officer.

-Addresses legal matters pertaining to administrative operations, construction and real estate transactions, human resource and employment matters, assisted housing and affordable housing laws, procurement practices and landlord-tenant laws.

-Assists with drafting operational policies, legal memoranda, correspondence and reports as required.

-Coordinates all matters pertaining to Section 504 Compliance, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 3 compliance.

-Oversees construction litigation and represents the Housing Authority in resolving construction development issues and contractual disputes.

-Coordinates the Housing Authority’s informal hearing and grievance hearing processes and procedures for resident related issues.

-Reviews and assists with resident issues pertaining to eligibility, lease terminations, denial of assistance, eviction proceedings, etc.

-Attends Board of Commissioner meetings, departmental meetings, resident meetings, etc. as needed to provide information and guidance on legal issues and related matters.

-Represents the Housing Authority in litigation related to administrative hearings, magistrate and civil court proceedings, etc. including legal issues handled by outside counsel.

-Supervises and directs the activities of administrative support staff.

-Performs related duties as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Florence, SC 29501 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Florence, SC 29501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person