DescriptionSenior Associate General Counsel - Multifamily Housing
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-Time / Salaried Position
$100,000 - $140,000 per yearWe are looking for a
Senior Associate General Counsel to join our in-house legal team. If you are a civil litigator who wants a wider range of legal work than a law firm can offer, with real business impact and no billable hours, keep reading!
What we're offering:- $100,000 - $140,000/year, depending on experience and location
- In-office position with a flexible schedule and potential for some remote work
- Broad legal exposure across premises liability, fair housing, insurance, employment, workers' compensation, contracts, and landlord-tenant law
- Direct mentorship and close collaboration with a team of in-house attorneys
- 401k planning with up to a $4,000 annual match
- Paid training programs
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off: 1st Year = 80 Hours, 2-4 Years = 120 Hours, 5+ Years = 160 Hours
- 8 Paid Holidays, 2 Paid ½ day Holidays, Paid Birthday or Work Anniversary Off
- 3-week paid sabbatical every 5 years with Monarch, or a 2-week pay bonus (Stay Bonus)
- Under $50.00/month medical insurance through Blue Cross for employees
- FREE basic dental insurance for employees, buy-up available
- FREE basic life insurance for employees, buy-up available
- Vision and additional benefit plans for employees, +Spouse, +Children available
What you'll do:- Serve as lead legal counsel for assigned regions and properties in our national portfolio
- Advise site staff on premises liability, fair housing, insurance, employment, contracts, workers' compensation, landlord-tenant law, and more
- Partner with Asset Management teams to identify, research and analyze legal issues and potential liability, and provide clear legal opinions and advice
- Review and recommend policies, procedures and guidelines that reduce risk and keep us compliant with federal, state and local laws, then audit adherence
- Negotiate, review and prepare key operational contracts and other legal documents
- Work with the legal team and the Training Department to build in-house training for employees
- Build relationships with employees at every level and earn buy-in on best practices
- Support the General Counsel, CEO and COO on other assignments as needed
- Stay current through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations
What you need:- 3-5+ years of civil litigation experience, including trial, discovery and motion practice, and/or experience with regulatory agencies such as HUD and EEOC
- Experience with or interest in premises liability, fair housing, employment law, insurance, contracts, landlord-tenant law and workers' compensation
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical and organizational skills
- A practical, business-minded approach to solving problems
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently while contributing to a team
- Sound judgment, strong communication skills and a positive attitude
- A willingness to learn, accept feedback and keep growing
- Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application
Experience or interest in the following areas of law is required:- Premises liability
- Fair Housing law
- Employment law
- Insurance
- Contracts
- Landlord-tenant law
- Workers' compensation
This role requires pre-employment screenings that include a criminal background check, Credit Review and drug screening.
