In House Counsel

An established, privately held real estate organization is adding an early-career Legal Associate to its in-house team. This position offers meaningful exposure to landlord-tenant matters, housing compliance, and day-to-day operational legal work within a fast-moving environment.

The role is highly collaborative, working alongside internal counsel and business teams to provide practical, solution-oriented legal support, assist with dispute resolution, and participate in court proceedings when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a range of landlord-tenant matters, including lease enforcement, required notices, and eviction processes
• Appear in housing court and support related legal proceedings as appropriate
• Provide guidance on state and local housing laws to ensure ongoing compliance
• Interpret lease language and internal policies to support consistent application across properties
• Work closely with operations teams to address legal aspects of day-to-day property management issues
• Review and help resolve resident concerns, disputes, and escalated matters
• Promote uniform policy implementation across a multi-site portfolio
• Identify potential areas of legal exposure and support risk mitigation efforts
• Evaluate and respond to requests for reasonable accommodations and modifications under fair housing laws
• Advise teams on handling sensitive resident requests and maintaining compliance standards
• Assist with insurance-related matters, including coordination with external partners and internal tracking
• Help assess claims and contribute to resolution strategies
• Draft and revise legal documents, notices, and internal communications
• Conduct research on regulatory, housing, and operational issues impacting the business
• Contribute to the development of internal templates, playbooks, and best practices
• Participate in ad hoc legal projects and broader team initiatives

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed, in good standing, in MN
• 0–3 years of legal experience
• Interest in real estate, landlord-tenant, or housing law

Benefits Offering

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid-time off
• Disability Insurance

Compensation

$90,000.00-$105,000.00 Yearly

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