Job Description

The Legal Office is looking for an Assistant Chief Legal Counsel who will...

• Supervise associate legal counsel to support OHFA’s multifamily housing programs and operations.
• Provide full range of legal advice & services to assigned agency offices.
• Draft opinions & provide interpretation of applicable statutes, regulations, policies & procedures & any legal requirements governing OHFA.
• Work with departments to draft documents (e.g., releases of restrictive covenants, legal agreements, loan documents).
• Provide advice on legal questions involving compliance with state government laws (e.g., Ohio Ethics Laws, Public Records Laws, Open Meeting Laws).
• Assist with the fulfillment & oversight of public records requests.
• Assist in the agency’s defense or prosecution in litigation.
• Provides guidance & support in the agency’s retention of records.
• Provide guidance & assistance in audits of the agency.
• Coach staff & provide performance feedback.
  
  

For a complete description of the job duties, please read the Assistant Chief Legal Counsel position description .

Item Of Note

• This position will work from OHFA's offices which are located at 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, OH 43231.
  
  

Applicants should demonstrate on their application how they meet the required qualification to receive further consideration.

Qualifications

• License to Practice Law in Ohio
  
  

Technical & Professional Job Skills Necessary: Attorney/Legal, Law, Real Estate, Housing, Priority Setting, Strategic Thinking, Confidentiality, Developing Others, Delegation

Organization

Ohio Housing Finance Agency

Agency Contact Name and Information

Jessica Grimm, Email: [email protected]

Unposting Date

Sep 29, 2025, 3:59:00 AM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

To be determined based upon experience

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

M-F, 8-5

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills

Attorney/Legal, Housing, Real Estate, Law

Professional Skills

Delegation, Developing Others, Priority Setting, Strategic Thinking, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) offers affordable housing opportunities for Ohioans from rental assistance to homeownership. OHFA provides access to financial resources for the development & management of affordable housing. The Agency's programs serve first-time homebuyers, renters, senior citizens & other populations with special needs who otherwise might not be able to afford quality housing. Please visit OHFA’s website at for more information about our mission.

The Legal Office provides quality legal advice on all affordable housing matters that require legal input & guidance.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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