Cook Inlet Housing Authority is a great place to work!

Our corporate family is a team of passionate, enthusiastic, dedicated and highly qualified people. Our work allows us to create innovative solutions to complex housing issues in our community. We create housing opportunities that empower our people and build our community.

We have a great benefits package which includes the Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS), Supplemental Benefit System Annuity Plan (SBS), and employer paid Life/STD/LTD insurance, extremely affordable health coverage, generous PTO accruals, paid holidays, an educational reimbursement program, a great wellness program and 457 optional pre-tax deferrals.

If you are interested in the Legal and Compliance Specialist position and you have the expertise, skills and energy to match our mission to provide independence through housing, we encourage you to apply.

General Functions
Under the supervision of the Senior Manager Governance, Risk and Compliance, this position assists in matters related to the Legal and Compliance Department. This position provides research support and assists in legal, risk and compliance monitoring and activities including risk and compliance-related training. Handles confidential information professionally and consistently with legal and ethical policies.

Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities)

• Responsible for proofreading and ensuring formatting consistency and accuracy on time-sensitive, high-profile documents, including legal filings and Board-related materials.
• Transcribes minutes and maintains accurate records of meetings.
• Drafts documents for review and revision, including corporate biennial reports, court filings, corporate policy and procedures, and resolutions.
• Prepares required federal and state notices and calendars deadlines.
• Responds to internal and external inquiries related to legal, risk and compliance issues.
• Assists with creating and delivering legal, risk and compliance-related training.
• Assists with annual compliance risk assessments and monitoring.
• Assists with the risk management program, including reviews documents for conformity with requirements, and assists with claims
• Operates with the highest level of confidentiality in matters related to legal and compliance issues and actions.
• Performs basic research (both legal and non-legal).
• Assists in creating and maintaining electronic filing systems.
• Complies with all company policies, procedures, and programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to adapt quickly, multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple activities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational, analytical, and administrative skills.
• Possesses sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work appropriately with sensitive situations and confidential documents.
• Ability to seek and reach outcomes that gain the support of all parties.
• Dependable and timely.
• Supports department objectives with positivity and assertiveness.
• Highly motivated and proactive.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Active contributor in team settings.
•  Ability to develop positive working relationships.
• Competent in substantive and administrative research.
• Advanced skills in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in business or related field preferred; experience can be substituted on a year for year basis.
• Experience working in a legal or compliance setting preferred.
• Four years of experience supporting a corporate office in an administrative or functionally related capacity.

Please visit https://www.cookinlethousing.org/job/2-9/ to submit an application.

Cook Inlet Housing Authority provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Employment preference is given to eligible and qualified Alaska Native or American Indian candidates to the extent required or permitted by applicable law.