Legal Specialist - Property Management

Description

• Collaborate with other teams to ensure company-wide adherence to applicable laws.
• Lead and manage the end-to-end process for legal complaints, including investigation, documentation, coordination with legal counsel (when applicable), and timely response to authorities, residents, or vendors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all legal complaints involving Peak Living or our properties.
• Maintain meticulous records and documentation for all legal matters, ensuring accessibility, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Train and educate internal teams on relevant legal and compliance topics, ensuring awareness and adherence to updated regulations.
• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local legislation affecting property management and residential operations; recommend updates to policies, procedures, and internal guidelines.
• Research and maintain a deep understanding of landlord-tenant laws, fair housing regulations, and other applicable legal requirements across all states in which Peak Living operates.
• Support special projects related to legal compliance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and briefings for executive leadership on legal complaints, compliance trends, and regulatory updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field; JD or law-related certification preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a legal, compliance, or property management setting, ideally handling landlord-tenant matters.
• Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to drive initiatives from start to finish.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing laws, eviction procedures, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal information clearly to non-legal teams.
• Experience in residential property management or multi-state operations.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local landlord-tenant laws and regulations; experience across multiple states highly preferred.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple legal matters simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with document management systems, compliance software, or project management tools is a plus.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to identifying legal risks and implementing solutions.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and guide cross-departmental teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance