Associate Attorney-Compliance (Cpc Climate Capital)

About CPC Climate Capital:

CPC Climate Capital is a new division within The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) and a sub-award partner of Climate United Fund. CPC Climate Capital will support Calvert Impact in the deployment of approximately $2.5 billion in Greenhouse Gas Reduction (GGRF) funds by advancing the CPC Climate Capital Multifamily Decarbonization Strategy nationally. CPC Climate Capital was selected to administer a portion of the awarded GGRF funds on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide subordinate debt financing to owners of multifamily housing nationally to reduce or eliminate on-site fossil fuels, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These climate goals will be simultaneously delivered against other critical national priorities, including the creation and preservation of affordable housing, promoting equity and environmental justice, and support of high-quality jobs.

For more information, please visit us at https://communityp.com/products-services/sustainability/climate-capital/

About Climate United:

Climate United is a partnership of three national non-profits-Calvert Impact, The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) and Self-Help-that are complementary in their expertise and like-minded about the imperative to make sure that all Americans, particularly those bearing the greatest burden from the climate crisis, participate in and benefit from the movement to reduce carbon emissions. Between them, the organizations have 120 years of experience directly deploying more than $30 billion in low-income communities that are disproportionately affected by climate change. The core partners will be joined by multiple deployment and implementation partners to assist with management and mobilization of $6.97 billion from the National Clean Investment Fund established by the federal government as part of the Inflation Reduction Act.

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 the climate 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.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation

• 401(k) retirement plans with employer match

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents

• Commuter benefits

• PTO for vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, bereavement, parental leave, and disability

• Tuition assistance program

• Two "work from anywhere" weeks per year

• Summer Fridays

• Collaborative working spaces

• Service days to support our communities

• Employee development and engagement events

• More about our offerings and culture here

This is a full-time, hybrid role where you will work from the Manhattan office three days a week. The salary range is $130,000 - $150,000, dependent on experience.

The Community Preservation Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all employment-related decisions including recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, compensation, training and termination are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other protected status.