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Legal Counsel, Lending, Capital Structuring, & Housing Compliance
Legal Counsel, Lending, Capital Structuring, & Housing ComplianceROC USA • Washington, DC, United States
Legal Counsel, Lending, Capital Structuring, & Housing Compliance

Legal Counsel, Lending, Capital Structuring, & Housing Compliance

ROC USA • Washington, DC, United States
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Legal Counsel, Lending, Capital Structuring, & Housing Compliance

Base pay range $150,000.00 / yr - $180,000.00 / yr

Position Overview

The in-house Legal Counsel, Lending, Capital Structuring & Housing Compliance will provide strategic and transactional legal support for ROC USA’s CDFI operations, with a primary focus on capital structuring, community acquisition and refinance lending, compliance, and risk mitigation related to resident ownership of manufactured home communities. This role will report to the Deputy Director, ROC USA Capital.

Transactional Legal Support for CDFI Lending

  • Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents for CDFI-financed predevelopment, acquisition and refinance loans, including promissory notes, security instruments, loan agreements, and intercreditor agreements.
  • Guarantees, subordination agreements, purchase and sale agreements and legal opinions when applicable.
  • Conduct and oversee legal due diligence on each transaction, including borrower authority, entity formation, title and survey review, and real estate documentation.
  • Lead the loan closing process, coordinating ROC USA Capital staff, borrowers, title companies, escrow agents, and external counsel to ensure accurate, timely, and legally compliant closings.
  • Provide legal support for post-closing matters, including loan modifications, consents, defaults, and enforcement actions in coordination with asset management.

Capital Structuring

  • Provide legal support for complex capital stacks involving 2–5+ funding sources, ensuring alignment of terms, security interests, and post-closing compliance feasibility.
  • Draft and negotiate loan participation agreements for individual transactions and pooled capital vehicles, including prospective state or national First Mortgage Acquisition Pools.
  • Advise on legal structuring of capital sources, including subordinate debt, mission-driven capital, state / local gap financing, and private lenders.
  • Support the design of new financial instruments and partnerships that expand access to capital for resident-owned communities.

    • CDFI and Internal Compliance

  • Ensure lending practices comply with CDFI Fund requirements, including eligible borrower criteria, target market documentation, and reporting standards.
  • Support internal compliance with credit policies, nonprofit corporate governance standards, and conflict-of-interest protocols.
  • Collaborate with ROC USA’s finance and operations teams to maintain standardized legal documentation, process checklists, and compliance workflows, contracts management, and retain local counsel.
  • Assist in preparing for external audits and certification or re-certification processes with the CDFI Fund or other financial partners.

    • Affordable Housing and Regulatory Compliance

  • Advise on compliance with federal, state, and local affordable housing laws and funding program requirements, such as HOME, CDBG, and state housing trust funds.
  • Review and interpret regulatory agreements, land use covenants, and affordability restrictions related to public or philanthropic financing.
  • Monitor changes in housing-related laws and regulations and advise on their impact to ROC USA, its affiliates, and resident-owned communities.
  • Provide legal guidance on issues specific to cooperative housing law, tenant protections, manufactured housing regulation, and resident ownership governance when needed.

    • Required Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience practicing law with a focus on affordable housing real estate transactions or CDFI financing.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of affordable housing finance tools (e.g., CDFIs, HUD programs, state / local housing programs).
  • Experience closing real estate transactions, loan funds, or participation involving nonprofit organizations, public-private partnerships, or cooperatives.
  • Excellent communication, drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail and ability to translate legal to low-income customers.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Spanish fluency.
  • Familiar with commercial real estate transactions, specifically manufactured home communities would be preferred.

    • Preferred Skills And Competencies

  • Experience working in or with mission-driven developers, CDFIs, or housing nonprofits.
  • Familiarity with cooperative housing models or manufactured housing law.
  • Strong interest in advancing economic inclusion and housing justice.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
  • Solutions-oriented and self-motivated with capability to work with minimal supervision, manage tight deadlines and handle flexible schedules.
  • Must excel at adapting to change, managing ambiguity, and delivering results under uncertain conditions.

    • Equal Opportunity Statement

    ROC USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

    Salary

    Salary : commensurate with experience and expertise.

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