Corporate Counsel

Yardi; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums

Profit-sharing

Flexible work

Job summary

Yardi is seeking a Corporate Counsel in Santa Barbara to manage litigation, investigations, and employment matters while partnering with business leaders across the organization.

You will help develop legal strategies, assess risk, provide regulatory guidance, and support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate has five years of litigation experience and can communicate complex issues to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one US jurisdiction.
• Five years of relevant legal experience, including litigation.
• Knowledge of litigation procedures, investigations, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating across the Litigation Team.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; communicate complex legal concepts clearly.
• Proficiency with standard business applications and legal research tools.
• Occasional travel required (approximately 5–15%).

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation, investigations, regulatory matters, and business disputes while supporting the company's overall legal strategy and risk management efforts.
• Partner with senior attorneys, company leaders, and cross-functional teams to develop and execute effective strategies for resolving legal matters and protecting business interests.
• Provide practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders on complex issues, helping drive informed business decisions and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee and collaborate with outside counsel to ensure efficient case management, strategic alignment, and successful dispute resolution.
• Support the Litigation Team across a diverse portfolio of matters, balancing legal risk, business objectives, and organizational priorities.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Oral communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

This role offers an exciting opportunity to serve as a trusted legal advisor within a fast-paced, innovative technology company. As Corporate Counsel, you will manage a broad range of litigation, disputes, investigations, and employment-related matters while partnering closely with business leaders across the organization. You will help develop legal strategies, assess and mitigate risk, provide practical guidance on regulatory and compliance issues, and support the resolution of complex legal challenges that impact Yardi's business, products, and clients. In this highly collaborative role, you will work with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, Human Resources, Compliance, Sales, and Operations teams to navigate evolving legal and regulatory requirements, drive effective dispute resolution, and support sound business decision-making. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who can balance legal risk with business objectives, build strong cross-functional relationships, and contribute to the continued growth and success of the organization.

What You'll Do

• Manage litigation, investigations, regulatory matters, and business disputes while supporting the company's overall legal strategy and risk management efforts.
• Partner with senior attorneys, company leaders, and cross-functional teams to develop and execute effective strategies for resolving legal matters and protecting business interests.
• Provide practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders on complex issues, helping drive informed business decisions and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee and collaborate with outside counsel to ensure efficient case management, strategic alignment, and successful dispute resolution.
• Support the Litigation Team across a diverse portfolio of matters, balancing legal risk, business objectives, and organizational priorities.

Who You Are

• Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one US jurisdiction
• Five years of relevant legal experience, including litigation experience in one or more of the following areas: commercial disputes, FCRA or consumer reporting, tenant screening, or employment litigation
• Knowledge of litigation procedures, investigations, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating across the Litigation Team
• Ability to assess complex legal and business issues and provide practical, risk-based guidance
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesAbility to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to legal and nonlegal stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Proficiency with standard business applications and legal research tools
• Occasional travel required (approximately 5-15%)

Ideal to Have

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: FCRA or consumer reporting; tenant screening; employment law in California, Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, or Texas; or international employment matters
• Knowledge of software development, relational databases, cloud computing, and software-as-a service (SaaS) concepts

Real Estate runs on Yardi. About Us:

Yardi pioneers the property tech industry by seamlessly blending 40 years of tradition with forward-thinking innovation. We've created a team of over 10,000 employees in over 40 locations around the globe dedicated to making great real estate software products.

Discover the Yardi Difference

Yardi is more than just a software company – we are dedicated to creating a positive impact in our communities. Annually, Yardi extends philanthropic support to organizations chosen by our employees. Our team has contributed to over 350 nonprofits globally, demonstrating our commitment to various causes and communities.

Our award-winning culture, consistently recognized by Glassdoor's prestigious "Best Place to Work", fosters support, collaboration, and growth. We prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including 100% paid employee medical premiums, company profit-sharing plan, and flexible work arrangements.

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Annual Salary Range: $180,000 - $224,000

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