Summary

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, the Senior Counsel - Business/Real Estate serves as a fully qualified attorney within the Office of General Counsel of the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA), providing independent legal advice and representation on a range of legal matters affecting Authority operations. This role functions as an experienced individual contributor, handling assigned legal matters with minimal supervision, advising internal clients, and supporting senior legal staff in delivering timely, accurate, and practical legal services in a public-sector environment.

Essential functions

• Provides legal advice and counsel to PHA departments and management on assigned legal matters.
• Handles legal matters independently within assigned practice areas, including research, analysis, and resolution.
• Conducts legal research and prepares legal memoranda, correspondence, contrac...