Associate Property Management Attorney - Remote, US

Overview

The organization is seeking an Associate Property Management Attorney who enjoys working through complex legal questions, understanding the details behind a situation, and using sound legal reasoning to determine the best path forward.

This role reports directly to the General Counsel and involves overseeing real estate and property management litigation across the organization’s operating jurisdictions. You will evaluate claims, assess risk and liability, coordinate discovery, oversee outside counsel, and represent the organization in remote ADR proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Litigation Oversight & Dispute Resolution
  • Advise on and manage property management litigation and legal disputes across all operating jurisdictions, including small claims matters
  • Evaluate risk and liability, including leveraging experience in insurance defense and real estate law
  • Represent the organization in remote ADR proceedings
• Outside Counsel Management
  • Support selection and oversight of external law firms handling civil litigation and specialized local matters
  • Manage matters including small claims hearings, mediations, arbitrations, dispositive hearings, trials, and administrative audits
• Regulatory & Administrative Compliance
  • Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Operations to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws
  • Support compliance involving state Landlord-Tenant Acts, Department of Real Estate/Real Estate Commission (DRE/REC) regulations, Fair Housing Act guidelines, HUD/EPA standards, local rent control ordinances, and habitability mandates
• Audit & Subpoena Response
  • Coordinate cross-departmentally and with regional offices to prepare responses to subpoenas duces tecum, deposition notices, document demands, formal complaints, and governmental agency audits
• Contract & Policy Management
  • Draft, review, and update operational agreements, corporate policies, standard procedures, corporate filings, and licensing documentation to maintain strict legal and regulatory compliance

Requirements

• Education: A J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensure: An active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction
• Experience:
  • At least 3 years of experience managing civil litigation, preferably involving real estate, property management, insurance defense, or landlord-tenant disputes
• Knowledge/Expertise:
  • Experience interpreting or applying federal, state, and local regulations related to landlord-tenant law, Fair Housing, rent control, habitability, or real estate licensing
  • Experience handling litigation matters, including evaluating liability and risk, coordinating responses to subpoenas, deposition notices, or formal complaints
  • Experience drafting or reviewing legal agreements, corporate policies, regulatory filings, and licensing documentation

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $130,000–$147,000
• Pay Frequency: Biweekly
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Benefits Package:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) plan with a 4% Instantly Vested Match
  • Generous Vacation and Sick time
  • Life and Disability Plans
  • Wellness Fitness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program

Location

Not specified.