Boston Financial, a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation USA, provides innovative capital solutions for affordable housing developers and offers institutional investors the opportunity to achieve compelling risk-adjusted returns while delivering meaningful social impact. We manage the largest syndicated Low Income Housing Tax Credit portfolio in the country, and maintain a platform dedicated to the preservation of existing affordable housing. Our business is built on a proven investment track record, long-term client relationships, and a commitment to housing solutions. Today, Boston Financial is recognized as a national leader in affordable housing finance and asset management.
Purpose and Job Summary:
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is self-directed and desires to manage the Boston Financial legal department and deliver a wide range of services to support the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) portfolio managed by Boston Financial and other Boston Financial business operations.
As Deputy General Counsel, you will be responsible managing the Boston Financial legal department, delivering a wide range of services in support of the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) portfolio managed by Boston Financial, and assisting in the implementation of new strategic initiatives. You will collaborate with stakeholders in multiple business groups across the organization and with ORIX Corporation USA’s Legal & Compliance Team to support compliance matters, perform due diligence and other reviews, draft transaction documents, and assist in the administration of policies and procedures. You will also partner with external stakeholders and counsel as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include:
- Mentors and manages the Boston Financial legal department.
- Drafts, reviews, and maintains a wide range of due diligence, transaction, and other documents.
- Prepares and negotiates a variety of transactional documents reflecting changes to original investment terms and disposition of investments.
- Provides interpretation of investment documents.
- Provides assessments regarding LIHTC and various compliance, risk and liability matters.
- Assists with Boston Financial compliance activities.
- Evaluates internal practices and procedures affecting the Boston Financial Legal Department operations in order to identify opportunities to improve the same and leverage technology to gain efficiencies.
Travel Requirements - 5%
Education, Skills and Experience:
- Completion of law school with a J.D. degree and admission to the bar of at least one jurisdiction in the United States.
- At least 10 years of large law firm experience representing national and regional developers and lenders of multifamily housing developments.
- Experienced understanding of equity investments in affordable housing developments and the federal and state tax credits associated with these developments.
- Strong strategic, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Effective management and problem-solving skills.
- Communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders; excellent legal writing skills.
- A high degree of client focus with demonstrated ability to interact effectively with Company personnel, outside counsel, and representatives of other companies and adversaries.
- Ability to identify and suggest ways to improve upon processes and methods.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to understand and leverage technology to create efficiencies and streamline processes.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple diverse projects concurrently and handle demanding responsibilities in a high-volume environment.
Life at ORIX
We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees and offer a quality, competitive benefits package that provides valuable healthcare and financial protection for our workforce, while emphasizing a healthy work/life balance.
You Time
We want you to have the time needed to recharge and manage life with our competitive vacation policy, floating personal holidays, extensive leave options, our annual observed holidays, and more.
Family Care
Every family has a different journey and ORIX USA Group is proud to offer extensive benefit programs such as: infertility coverage, adoption support, child and elder care, fully paid maternity, and generous parental leave benefits to help you and your families along the way.
Flexible Work Arrangements
ORIX associates enjoy the advantages of our hybrid working model with a 3 day in-office minimum requirement.
Boston Financial Investment Management, LP and its parent company, ORIX USA, is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities (EEO), and is committed to diversifying its workforce. All employees and applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
