Corporate Counsel & Director, Legal Services - Litigation

Greystar Worldwide, LLC • $120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in good standing in at least one state.
  • 1-4 years of litigation experience, preferably in a law firm, in-house, or judicial clerkship.
  • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Working knowledge of civil litigation procedures and basic contract principles.
  • Excellent organizational skills to manage high volumes of cases across jurisdictions.
  • Strong communication skills to interface with various stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with legal technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal analysis and guidance on litigation and contract issues.
  • Oversee engagement and management of outside counsel, including strategy and budgeting.
  • Review outside counsel invoices for accuracy and compliance.
  • Support internal investigations by gathering information and coordinating stakeholders.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses and summaries.
  • Assist in managing disputes from intake to resolution, tracking deadlines and strategies.
  • Draft, review, and revise legal documents related to litigation.

Benefits

  • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with low employee costs after tenure.
  • Generous Paid Time Off including vacation, personal, and sick days.
  • Onsite housing discounts at Greystar-managed properties for eligible members.
  • 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service, recurring every 5 years.
  • 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
  • Paid Parental Leave and fertility reimbursement benefits.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Greystar is seeking a Corporate Counsel & Director, Legal Services - Litigation to support the General Litigation & Disputes team in managing a high-volume, multi-jurisdictional caseload. This role works directly with and reports to the Senior Director of General Litigation & Disputes, providing substantive legal support on outside counsel management, contract and invoice review, internal investigations, and compliance matters. The position is well suited to an attorney with 1-4 years of litigation experience who is looking to build a career in in-house litigation management within the multifamily/real estate industry.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide legal analysis and practical guidance on litigation, dispute, contract, and risk-related issues.
  • Assist with the engagement, coordination, and oversight of outside counsel, including monitoring matter status, strategy, budgets, and related reporting.
  • Review outside counsel invoices and related billing information for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable guidelines.
  • Support internal investigations and fact-development efforts, including 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.


Qualifications

  • 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, whether 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 the ability to manage a high volume of matters simultaneously across multiple jurisdictions and deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability 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.
  • A collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive approach, with sound judgment in escalating issues appropriately.


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The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000.

Additional Compensation:

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.
  • Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
  • Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.


Robust Benefits Offered*:
  • Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
  • Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
  • For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
  • 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
  • 401(k) 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 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
  • Charitable giving program and benefits.


*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States except the state of Alaska.

Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses ([redacted].com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [redacted].

ANTICIPATED CLOSING DATE
August 22, 2026
This date may be subject to change due to evolving business needs.

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