Associate In-House Counsel

A well-established real estate and property management organization is seeking an In-House Attorney to serve as the primary legal resource for landlord-tenant matters across a large residential portfolio. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine courtroom advocacy, legal counseling, compliance oversight, and business partnership in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with property management and leadership teams to provide practical legal guidance, mitigate risk, and support day-to-day operations while managing a significant volume of housing-related legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage landlord-tenant legal matters, including evictions, lease enforcement actions, unlawful detainer proceedings, rent escrow cases, resident disputes, and related litigation.
• Represent the organization in housing court, mediation proceedings, and administrative hearings.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, affidavits, notices, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Advise property management professionals and company leadership on landlord-tenant issues, resident conflicts, lease compliance, and operational decisions.
• Review and update lease templates, notices, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Provide guidance regarding Fair Housing laws and other regulatory requirements impacting residential property operations.
• Partner with leadership to identify and mitigate legal risks, develop operational best practices, and support strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted resource for escalated resident concerns and complex legal issues.
• Manage caseloads efficiently across multiple jurisdictions while balancing the legal and business needs of the organization.
• Assist with special projects and other legal initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Minnesota bar admission in good standing.
• 2+ years of experience handling landlord-tenant matters, housing court proceedings, or related litigation.
• Strong legal writing, courtroom advocacy, and communication skills, with the ability to provide practical, business-focused legal guidance.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Plan

Compensation

$100,000.00-$130,000.00 Yearly

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