Description:

Role Summary:
The Community Preservation Corporation, through a subsidiary, is a member of a coalition that was selected as an awardee of a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (“GGRF”). A subsidiary of CPC will deploy GGRF funds to address A Mortgage Lender Company crisis by making multifamily housing more sustainable. As Associate Attorney–Compliance, you will focus on assisting with an implementation program to address the statutory and programmatic requirements of the grant.

What You'll Do:

Assist with designing and implementing a compliance program for the GGRF program as required by the EPA, the federal regulations, the GGRF award agreement and sub-recipient agreement.
Work with internal and external parties to help create and/or modify policies, practices and procedures to ensure compliance with the grant's requirements.
Work with CPC business units to identify regulatory obligations within each business unit and ensure compliance with all requirements.
Assess on-going reporting requirements in connection with the GGRF funds.
Work with the prime recipient as needed to coordinate reporting and compliance.
Assist with federal procurement documentation and process.
Effectively communicate compliance processes and procedures across the organization.
Perform other support tasks for the Legal Department as needed.
Perform other duties, as directed or required.

Skills and Experience:

Juris Doctor degree, with admission to and good standing in the New York State bar.
6-8 years' experience focused on regulatory and compliance matters, with a focus on federal regulations.
Experience with grant administration.
Working knowledge of relevant federal requirements (e.g. 2 CRF Part 200 and OMB circulars)
Experience with multifamily lending or affordable housing programs is a plus.
Experience with programs focused on electrification or building sustainability is a plus.
Strong attention to detail with an ability to multi-task and respond well to pressure and competing deadlines.
Ability to work closely with colleagues in Legal Department and in CPC's business lines.
Superior analytical, oral and written communication and presentation skills.