In-House Senior Counsel, Multifamily Real Estate

Monarch Investment and Management Group; Franktown (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching up to $4,000

Paid training programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Sabbatical program

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision plans

Job summary

Monarch Investment and Management Group seeks an experienced Senior Associate General Counsel to join our in-house legal team focused on multifamily housing. This full‑time position offers broad exposure across premises liability, fair housing, insurance, employment and contracts, with mentorship and a collaborative environment.

You will serve as lead counsel for assigned properties, advise site staff, and partner with Asset Management to assess risk and provide clear opinions.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of civil litigation experience, including trial, discovery and motion practice.
• Experience with regulatory agencies such as HUD and EEOC.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical abilities.
• A practical, business-minded approach to solving problems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research & writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent with team

Job description

Monarch Investment and Management Group seeks an experienced Senior Associate General Counsel to join our in-house legal team focused on multifamily housing. This full‑time position offers broad exposure across premises liability, fair housing, insurance, employment and contracts, with mentorship and a collaborative environment.

You will serve as lead counsel for assigned properties, advise site staff, and partner with Asset Management to assess risk and provide clear opinions.