Senior Associate General Counsel - Multifamily Housing

Location: Franktown

Description Senior Associate General Counsel - Multifamily Housing Full-Time / Salaried Position $100,000 – $140,000 per year

Who is Monarch?

Monarch Investment and Management Group is a well-established, family-owned real estate investment and management company. We have more than 30 years of experience acquiring, owning and managing apartment communities across the United States. Today we own and self-manage more than 82,000 apartments in 26 states, plus a ski and snowboard area in Colorado.

We are not a REIT or a Wall Street group looking to flip properties. We have a long-range hold strategy, which means we care about the communities we bring into the Monarch family, and we commit to the people we hire. We have been recognized as a "Top Place to Work," and we don't just fill seats. We build careers.

We 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 Hours8 Paid Holidays, 2 Paid ½ day Holidays, Paid Birthday or Work Anniversary Off3-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 EEOCExperience 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 skillsA 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 lawInsurance Contracts Landlord -tenant law Workers’ compensation

This role requires pre-employment screenings that include a criminal background check, Credit Review and drug screening. Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

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Equal Opportunity Employer.