Remote Property Management Attorney: Litigation Compliance

HomeRiver Group; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401(k) plan with a 4% Instantly Vested

Generous Vacation and Sick time

Life and Disability Plans

Wellness Fitness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PURE HomeRiver is seeking an Associate Property Management Attorney responsible for overseeing real estate and property management litigation across operating jurisdictions. You will evaluate claims, coordinate discovery, oversee outside counsel, and represent the Company in remote ADR proceedings.

You will report to the General Counsel and work with Legal, Compliance, and Operations to address Landlord-Tenant Acts, DRE/REC regulation, Fair Housing, HUD/EPA standards, rent control ordinances,

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.
• At least 3 years of experience managing civil litigation, preferably involving real estate, property management, insurance defense, or landlord-tenant disputes.
• Experience interpreting federal, state, and local regulations related to landlord-tenant law, Fair Housing, rent control, habitability, or real estate licensing.
• Experience drafting or reviewing legal agreements, corporate policies, regulatory filings and licensing documentation.
• Experience with litigation matters, including evaluating liability and risk, coordinating responses to subpoenas, deposition notices, or formal complaints.

Responsibilities

• Litigation Oversight & Dispute Resolution: Advise on and manage property management litigation and legal disputes across all operating jurisdictions, including small claims matters.
• Outside Counsel Management: Support the selection and oversight of external law firms handling civil litigation and specialized local matters, including small claims hearings, mediations, arbitrations, dispositive hearings, trials, and administrative audits.
• Regulatory & Administrative Compliance: Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Operations to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including state Landlord-Tenant Acts, Department of Real Estate/Real Estate Commission (DRE/REC) regulations, Fair Housing Act guidelines, HUD/EPA standards, local rent control ordinances, and habitability mandates.
• Audit & Subpoena Response: Coordinate cross-departmentally and with regional offices to prepare responses to subpoenas duces tecum, deposition notices, document demands, formal complaints, and governmental agency audits.
• Contract & Policy Management: Draft, review, and update operational agreements, corporate policies, standard procedures, corporate filings, and licensing documentations to maintain strict legal and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation management

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Legal writing

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

PURE HomeRiver is seeking an Associate Property Management Attorney responsible for overseeing real estate and property management litigation across operating jurisdictions. You will evaluate claims, coordinate discovery, oversee outside counsel, and represent the Company in remote ADR proceedings.

You will report to the General Counsel and work with Legal, Compliance, and Operations to address Landlord-Tenant Acts, DRE/REC regulation, Fair Housing, HUD/EPA standards, rent control ordinances,