Senior Associate General Counsel - Multifamily Housing

Senior Associate General Counsel | Grand Rapids, MI | Full-Time | Onsite
Multifamily Housing | $120,000 – $150,000 per year | Salaried Position

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:

• $120,000 – $150,000/year, depending on experience and location
• In-office position with a flexible schedule
• 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 annual match up to 3% or $4,000, whichever is greater.
• Paid training programs
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off: 1st Year = 80 Hours, 2–4 Years = 120 Hours, 5+ Years = 160 Hours
• 8 Paid Holidays, 2 Paid ½ day Holidays, Paid Birthday or Work Anniversary Off
• 3-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 EEOC
• Experience 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 skills
• A 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 law
• Insurance
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer.