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In House Counsel

Robert Half

Job Description

Job Description

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

  • 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

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