Overview
This role supports the legal and compliance functions within a property management organization specializing in single-family rental homes nationwide. It is a hybrid position focused on regulatory monitoring, legal research, compliance analysis, stakeholder guidance, and implementation. The position is well suited for an early-career attorney seeking to gain in-house experience advising on compliance matters in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, track, and synthesize proposed and enacted federal, state, and local laws, regulations, agency guidance, and enforcement trends relevant to business operations.
- Conduct legal research across multiple jurisdictions and translate findings into clear, practical resources, guidance, and training materials for internal stakeholders.
- Develop concise reports, dashboards, and communications to provide visibility into legal developments, compliance initiatives, implementation progress, and key risk areas.
- Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to assess the applicability of laws and regulations to business processes, operational workflows, and third-party vendor activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, or eligibility to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe after hire.
- Professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive, confidential, and privileged information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal, regulatory, policy, and business concepts clearly for diverse audiences.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to build relationships and work effectively across all organizational levels.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining organization, attention to detail, accountability, accuracy, and follow-through.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze complex legal, regulatory, operational, and business issues.
- Curiosity and initiative to understand how systems, processes, and operations function in practice, including engaging with stakeholders.
- Strong business acumen or the ability to develop it quickly, balancing compliance obligations, risk, operational realities, customer experience, and business objectives.
- Ability to interpret and apply legal, regulatory, and policy requirements pragmatically within operational environments, including navigating ambiguity and nuanced situations.
Work Schedule
- Monday through Friday (schedule may vary depending on business needs).
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation including performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, parental leave, and 401(k) with company match.
- Generous paid time off based on tenure, 13 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities including quarterly summits, town hall meetings, and continuous training.
Additional Information
Employment is conditional on satisfactory background and drug screening.
The organization is an Equal Opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of gender, disability, or veteran status.
This summary is not an exhaustive list of job duties; additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.