Associate General Counsel Litigation

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Associate General Counsel, Litigation
The candidate will be overseeing the provision of legal services in connection with the management of litigation in which HUD and its officials are involved or interested. For all such litigation, the Associate is charged with primary responsibility for interacting with the Department of Justice on behalf of the General Counsel in connection with litigation. Within the organizational and functional framework described above, the incumbent of this position is responsible for supervising the activity of the Department in dealing with defensive litigation regarded as significant from the standpoint of policy, legal precedent or program impact. Monitors and directs complex civil defensive litigation on a diverse range of legal issues. Develops appropriate litigation strategies addressing the legal risks and exposure to the Department. Identifies precedent-setting matters involving new policy that may affect Department programs. Institutes and develops an effective litigation monitoring system. Recommends, selects, and manages outside counsel to ensure proper litigation strategies and direction of the cases. Provides counsel to internal program clients on applicable laws to maximize the Department’s legal position and to reduce and avoid litigation risks. Provides leadership and training to OGC Litigation staff to ensure all matters are responded to in a timely manner and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Monitors developing trends and judicial decisions impacting the Department. Reviews pending or potential litigation actions and recommend any necessary changes in HUD policy to minimize liability risk. Provides advice and guidance to Regional and Field attorneys involved in a variety of HUD litigation matters. Must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LLB or J.D., or equivalent; and be an active member in good standing of the Bar in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.


Closing date: 09 October 2020.

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