Senior Managing Attorney
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA):
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) is a public body corporate and politic of the State of Indiana and is committed to serving the entire spectrum of housing, from homelessness to homeownership. Our mission is to advance opportunity, affordability, and stability in housing to ensure each and every Hoosier feels at home in their community.
Role Overview:
The Senior Managing Attorney contributes to fulfilling the IHCDA mission and meeting strategic and annual IHCDA operational and program goals by providing state and federal contract compliance oversight, investigating various complaints and allegations, and ensuring compliance with state, local and federal requirements. The role provides support to IHCDA’s General Counsel and manages certain day-to-day activities of the Legal Department.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $93,000.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Oversee Legal Department activities in the following areas:
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- Contracts: Ensure the compliant drafting and negotiation of agency contracts as well as procurement policy compliance.
- Litigation in foreclosure cases regarding properties in which IHCDA has an interest.
- Real Estate: Ensuring timely and accurate drafting, review, and negotiation of real estate transaction documents including notes, mortgages, liens, subordination agreements, covenants, and other loan documents.
- Public Records Requests: Ensure compliance with the Open Door and Public Records laws and regulations, ensure efficient systems for responding to requests or complaints are maintained, and ensure that appropriate management strategies are implemented.
- In conjunction with the General Counsel, anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the agency and develop strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk.
- Prepare grant agreements and other documents for a myriad of state and federal programs.
- Ensure agency compliance with grants, contracts, regulations and laws.
- Assist program staff with recovery of funds in cases of partner overpayment or non-compliance.
- Perform legal research and advise staff on a variety of legal issues.
- Address constituent or partner complaints that are escalated to the Legal Department.
- Supervise two or more attorneys or legal analysts in the Legal Department.
- Assist the General Counsel as needed with special projects.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana in good standing.
- 5 + years of relevant legal experience as a practicing attorney.
- Experience in real estate law, property law, contract law, affordable housing, government assistance programs, or federal or state grant administration or compliance is strongly preferred.
- At least 1-2 years supervisory experience.
A successful candidate must also:
- Be dedicated to IHCDA’s mission and strategic priorities.
- Be able to work well in a collaborative environment as part of a team.
- Demonstrate highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Possess high attention to detail.
- Possess strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills.
- Be proactive in anticipating issues with projects or processes and communicating those issues to others.
- Be able to independently manage multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines. Be able to track statuses of cases or matters in several different areas.
- Be able to handle delicate and sensitive situations with professionalism.
- Be able to develop and maintain relationships while executing difficult tasks.
- Be capable of efficiently assessing issues arising from multiple state and federal programs.
- Be able to effectively communicate with a variety of individuals with diverse backgrounds, education, and economic levels.
- Be able to think logically and analytically.
- Takes initiative and needs little supervision.
- Be able to prioritize, organize tasks and time, and follow up.
- Perform responsibilities efficiently and timely.
- Be able to coordinate multiple requests and meet multiple deadlines.
- Be able to work well in a team environment and as part of a team.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
