Attorney

Department: Legal Work Arrangement: Hybrid-remote

Attorney

Way Finders is a Top Workplaces for Nonprofit organization named as an employer of choice because our employees said so!

At Way Finders we are passionately invested in lifting up the regions people places and systems. Though our team performs a wide variety of functions we are united by our shared mission: to build and advocate for a thriving region; to improve the stability and economic mobility of families and individuals; and to develop and manage a robust range of safe affordable housing options.

Interested in joining our team of dedicated professionals Way Finders is currently seeking an Attorney. The Attorney assists the Legal department with legal issues including work on contracts; litigation before the courts and administrative bodies; policies compliance and statutory and regulatory issues.

Benefits include: 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!

Wage starts between $108000 and $121000 per year depending on equivalent qualifications. Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The candidate may work in a hybrid-remote manner but must live within commutable distance to our main office in addition regular travel to MA courthouses throughout the state is required.

Responsibilities include:
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 organizations 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

Skills and experience preferences include:
7 years legal experience 5 years relevant to the roles 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 departments 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

Way Finders is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is available to all without regard to race color religion national origin disability age gender or gender identity sexual orientation political affiliation or veteran status. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals.