Overview
A global real estate platform is seeking a Corporate Counsel & Director, Legal Services – Litigation to support its General Litigation & Disputes team. This role involves managing a high-volume, multi-jurisdictional caseload and providing legal support on outside counsel management, contract and invoice review, internal investigations, and compliance matters. The position is ideal for an attorney with 1-4 years of litigation experience interested in developing a career in in-house litigation management within the multifamily/real estate industry.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal analysis and practical guidance on litigation, dispute, contract, and risk-related issues.
- Assist with engagement, coordination, and oversight of outside counsel, including monitoring matter status, strategy, budgets, and reporting.
- Review outside counsel invoices and billing information for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with guidelines.
- Support internal investigations and fact-development efforts by gathering information, preparing timelines, coordinating with stakeholders, and assisting with related workstreams.
- Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses, summaries, and memoranda on litigation, operational, regulatory, and compliance matters.
- Assist with dispute and claim management from intake through resolution, including coordinating information, tracking deadlines, and supporting response strategy.
- Draft, review, and revise legal correspondence, agreements, releases, notices, and other litigation-related documents.
- Support initiatives to improve legal operations, standardize processes, maintain resources, and enhance matter management practices.
- Track and help manage litigation budgets, reserves, and related financial information in coordination with internal stakeholders.
- Perform other litigation management and legal support functions as assigned.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in good standing in at least one state.
- Approximately 1-4 years of litigation experience in a law firm, in-house, or judicial clerkship setting; experience with insurance defense, real estate, landlord-tenant, or fair housing matters is a plus but not required.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills with the ability to translate contract language and case facts into clear, practical guidance.
- Working knowledge of civil litigation procedure, discovery, and basic contract/indemnification principles.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a high volume of matters simultaneously across multiple jurisdictions and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to interface professionally with outside counsel, business clients, and internal stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with document automation, e-discovery, or matter management tools is a plus.
- Collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive approach with sound judgment in escalating issues appropriately.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000, determined by factors including business requirements, prior experience, current skills, and geographical location.
- Eligibility to participate in quarterly or annual bonus programs based on individual and company performance.
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits with low or free basic employee medical costs for employee-only coverage.
- Generous paid time off including 15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, 11 paid holidays, and birthday off after one year of service; additional vacation accrued with tenure.
- For onsite team members, housing discounts at managed communities subject to availability.
- Six-week paid sabbatical after 10 years of service and every 5 years thereafter.
- 401(k) plan with company match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
- Paid parental leave and lifetime fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (including adoption or surrogacy).
- Employee assistance program.
- Additional insurance options including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and legal plans.
- Charitable giving program.
Benefits offered for full-time employees. Compensation and benefits for union and prevailing wage roles may vary due to collective bargaining agreements or local governing authority.
Location
This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except the state of Alaska.
Additional Information
- The organization considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- Equal opportunity employer without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
- Anticipated closing date for applications: August 22, 2026 (subject to change based on business needs).