National Equity Fund, Inc. (NEF), a leading non-profit syndicator of low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC), is seeking a Vice President Deputy General Counsel. NEF uses its extensive experience, talent, and resources to create sustainable affordable housing in the United States primarily through the LIHTC program, which is the most important resource available today for creating affordable housing.    

NEF desires to amplify its impact on the affordable housing field by using its strengths and values to drive innovation in affordable housing finance and diversify NEF’s business beyond LIHTC syndication. The primary focus of the Vice President Deputy General Counsel position is to oversee and manage a broad range of legal matters related to such innovation. This position can be located anywhere nationally.

Essential duties:

• Provide legal support for new business initiatives, reporting to NEF General Counsel and working with NEF Senior Management and NEF Vice President New Business Development.
• Coordinate the legal aspects of implementing new business initiatives including drafting and negotiation of legal agreements and regulatory and securities law compliance.
• Manage NEF Legal Department staff and outside counsel in providing such legal support.
• Participate in strategy discussions regarding specific new business initiatives.

The ideal candidate:

• A law degree from an accredited law school, strong academic credentials, and membership in at least one state Bar.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a sophisticated law firm or corporate environment involving complex financial transactions, including experience working with complex debt and equity financial products.
• Knowledge of lending law, partnership law, corporate law, and securities law.
• Familiarity with LIHTC program a plus, but not required.
• Familiarity with government programs related to affordable housing and community development a plus, but not required.
• Strong drafting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Highly organized individual who thrives in a challenging industry and deadline driven organization.
• Alignment with NEF’s mission.
• High comfort level with diverse populations and environments.

NEF offers a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements via email to jaclyn.jackson@nefinc.org.

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