Senior Staff Attorney – Lending and Programs

Senior Staff Attorney Lending and Programs

We are a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to promoting and protecting affordable homeownership so that middle- and working-class households can build strong thriving communities. Through innovative housing counseling lending and advocacy programs we help homeowners stabilize their finances preserve their homes and strengthen neighborhoods.

To date our efforts and partnerships have helped more than 250000 low- and moderate-income families remain in their homes protect over $10 billion in property value across New York and deliver over $500 million in critical homeowner support.

Why you should join us:

• Impact with Purpose Your work will directly support families and neighborhoods ensuring access to affordable housing and financial stability.
• Professional Growth Gain hands-on experience with lending programs real property law litigation and compliance while working alongside a highly experienced legal team.
• Collaborative Culture Join a supportive mission-driven environment that values equity innovation and teamwork.
• Flexibility Enjoy a hybrid schedule that allows for both in-office collaboration and remote work.
• Competitive Package We offer a strong salary range ($105000 $140000) and a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and long-term success.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted legal advisor to leadership providing counsel on compliance mission objectives and risk management particularly in lending foreclosure defense scam prevention climate resiliency and charitable mortgage lending.
• Advise on governance and compliance controls for lending programs and related entities drafting and reviewing resolutions contracts and legal instruments.
• Counsel on compliance with federal and state lending laws fair lending and housing regulations consumer protection laws and cybersecurity requirements.
• Support regulatory responses audits investigations or litigation related to lending programs.
• Supervise legal correspondence and litigation filings in state and federal courts involving foreclosure bankruptcy or related matters.
• Collaborate with program leaders to integrate legal best practices into programs.
• Maintain governance documents policies standard forms certifications and compliance records.
• Review legal and policy implications of new legislation and regulations impacting programs.
• Represent the organization externally with bar associations funders advocacy groups and government agencies.
• Mentor junior legal staff or interns as assigned fostering a culture of compliance and learning.
• Stay current through continuing legal education and professional development.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Admitted to practice law in New York.
• At least six years of legal practice in lending litigation or real property (more experienced candidates encouraged to apply).
• Knowledge and experience in several of the following areas:
  • Mortgage lending laws consumer protection and compliance.
  • Civil litigation particularly foreclosure and consumer fraud.
  • Financial institution and mortgage lender regulatory compliance.
  • Real property trusts and estates real estate transactions disaster relief or public benefits.
• Excellent judgment analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters meet deadlines and lead projects in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong written verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across diverse teams.
• Commitment to the mission of affordable housing and community empowerment.
• Preferred but not required: experience in cybersecurity/data protection tax-exempt lending entities or public policy/litigation in trusts and estates.

Values We Look For:

• Ownership Initiative accountability and results-driven action.
• Growth Mindset Curiosity resilience and openness to learning.
• Collaboration Teamwork emotional intelligence and positive energy.