RFP P26005 - Legal Services

The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) seeks to retain External General Counsel to 'provide comprehensive legal services supporting the Agency's operational, employment, governance, and litigation management needs. HABD is governed by a Board of Commissioners, which establishes policy and provides oversight of the Agency's operations. While General Counsel shall report to the President/CEO, counsel is expected to regularly attend Board of Commissioners meetings and remain available to advise the Board, when requested, to ensure compliance with applicable state law and governance requirements. Day-to-day coordination of legal services shall occur through the Senior Advisor & Chief Strategist and Senior Policy and Planning Strategist, with operational management facilitated by the Legal Services Liaison. HABD maintains separate Real Estate Counsel and Evictions Counsel. General Counsel shall not duplicate those services but shall maintain institutional awareness of the Agency's overall legal posture, strategy, operations, and risk exposure.