General Counsel - Property Management

Description

• Counsel the operations and risk management teams on insurance coverage, claims handling, and allocation of liability across vendors and partners.
• Oversee legal guidance on landlord-tenant law, fair housing compliance, VAWA, Section 504, and other housing-related regulatory requirements.
• Advise on property-level incidents, compliance matters, and disputes with neighboring property owners.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on property-level contracts, including vendor and service agreements, access licenses, and other operational documents.
• Partner with site and regional leadership to resolve tenant disputes and respond to agency or governmental inquiries.
• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the property management division, providing strategic counsel on all legal and compliance matters.
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel in litigation, administrative proceedings, and agency matters related to property operations.
• Contribute to policy development and compliance frameworks that strengthen operational integrity and reduce exposure.

Requirements

• 10+ years of legal experience, including significant experience advising on property management or multifamily housing operations.
• Deep knowledge of landlord-tenant law, HUD and LIHTC compliance, fair housing, and related regulatory requirements.
• Experience handling Fair Housing and other non-vendor-related claims.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and operational objectives.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (New York preferred).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills with both business and operations teams.
• Experience with Section 504 and Reasonable Accommodation (RA) compliance.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance