Associate General Counsel - Litigation
About the role
Apartment Management Consultants (AMC) is a leader in the property management industry. We are seeking an experienced, senior legal professional to oversee the litigation strategy related to the property management operations of AMC and its affiliates. This role will manage litigation intake, strategy, avoidance, and management for general liability, professional liability, employment, regulatory, and other claims. As a key member of the leadership team, the Associate General Counsel – Litigation will drive legal strategy across AMC’s national footprint, positioning the company as a leader in property management and real estate innovation.
This role is ideal for a dynamic legal professional with a proven track record of delivering results and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of litigation cases, governmental agency matters, and pre-litigation demands, including e-discovery, witness preparation, and case strategy.
- Oversee the intake and reporting/assigning of incoming litigation to outside counsel, collaborating with the Chief Legal Officer and other in-house litigation counsel on employment and fair housing matters.
- Direct outside counsel to ensure alignment with company goals.
- Work with risk management to develop strategies to minimize potential liability.
- Assist with company policies and conduct internal investigations to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal real estate laws, including fair housing regulations, tenant rights, property management regulations, and RUBS/utility billing regulations.
- Negotiate and consummate settlements of legal claims with senior management and external counsel to limit liability and avoid costly litigation.
- Conduct legal research and develop systems to prepare for changing regulatory environments.
- Provide support and outreach to agencies and industry advisors to proactively address potential legal risks associated with property management and RUBS billing operations.
- Provide strategic legal guidance to the Chief Legal Officer for management reporting to the executive team and board of directors on litigation and regulatory matters.
- Establish and maintain relationships, credibility, and trust with the management team, clients, stakeholders, legal team members, and colleagues.
Requirements
- 5-8+ years of legal/litigation experience, preferably both in law firm and in-house settings.
- JD from an accredited law school.
- Experience working in a multistate organization and complying with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Admitted to practice in a relevant jurisdiction.
- Expertise in general litigation, preferably with corporate, landlord/tenant, general liability, employment, and personal injury experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex issues for non-legal colleagues and present sophisticated issues clearly and persuasively.
- Experience with litigation, administrative proceedings, arbitration, and mediation.
- Experience dealing with ownership groups of properties, tenant matters, and advising property management staff.
- A demonstrated verifiable reputation for integrity with no history of disciplinary offenses as an attorney or in any other capacity.
Benefits
- Vacation and sick time for full- and part-time employees.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Empower 401K and Roth IRA, including free financial advisors and employer match.
- 9 paid holidays per year.
- Employee referral incentives.
- Bonus and commission opportunities.
- Employee rent discount program.
- Professional development training.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short-term disability coverage.
*Outlined benefits are subject to change and may vary based on location or employee status.*
Pay
$170,000 to $220,000 annually (DOE).