In-House Counsel
Key things that you want to know about this role:
Job Level: 2-5+ years experience will set you up for success in this role
Job Location: West Chester, OH
Position Type: Full-time
Pay Range: $95K+ pay depends on experience level/ year - we believe in a culture of transparency
Job Level: 2-5+ years experience will set you up for success in this role
Job Location: West Chester, OH
Position Type: Full-time
Pay Range: $95K+ pay depends on experience level/ year - we believe in a culture of transparency
Pivotal Housing Partners, ranked in the Top 20 Affordable Housing Developers by Affordable Housing Finance Magazine in each of the last 5 years, is an industry leader revolutionizing the affordable housing market. Pivotal is an integrated real estate firm specializing in the development and operation of affordable multifamily housing.
Pivotal is passionate about improving the quality of life for our residents and enhancing neighborhoods through superior affordable housing. To succeed in this role, you should be passionate about this too.
Pivotal is passionate about improving the quality of life for our residents and enhancing neighborhoods through superior affordable housing. To succeed in this role, you should be passionate about this too.
Pivotal inspires, connects, and empowers through teamwork. Our shared vision is to always deliver exceptional customer service by focusing on relationships. It is this commitment that will allow us to work with the highest level of respect and ethics to ensure continued success. If you hold yourself to a high set of standards, embrace a positive community-minded demeanor, enjoy working through shifting priorities, and want to join a fulfilling environment with growth opportunity, Pivotal has an outstanding position for you.
Job Summary
As In-House Counsel you will advise and guide the leaders of Pivotal Housing Partners with respect to real estate transactions, policies and procedures, contractual obligations, asset management, fair housing claims and litigation. With your client being the Company, we think you will be best suited for the position if you feel rewarded when using your knowledge and abilities to minimize organizational risk and create enterprise value.
Skills that will drive success in the role
- Being confident when facing challenges and finding solutions.
- Working within a team to achieve positive outcomes for your team and the Company.
- Using thorough research and analysis to mitigate risk when completing tasks.
- Learning tools that help drive growth and success.
- Completing legal tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Organizing communication to effectively bring about positive results.
Applications for these skills will include
- Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, easements, entitlements, development agreements, side agreements, vendor contracts, leases and joint venture agreements.
- Manage litigation and fair housing claims including proposing new litigation strategies.
- Mitigate risks by implementing company-wide policies and procedures, including conducting training for team members.
- Complete legal research for operations team including creating, reviewing and revising legal forms used for affordable housing projects.
- Detail for team members and third parties the Company’s compliance and risk management best practices.
- Coordinate relationships with outside counsel where needed.
- Train and work with the paralegal team to achieve the above.
- Support the General Counsel and perform additional related tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in real estate or litigation practice.
- Member in good standing with a State accredited bar.
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as an associate attorney in a law firm real estate practice.
- Knowledge of contract drafting and management
- Litigation management experience
- Strong business mindset and real estate acumen
Full-Time Benefits:
- Eligibility for semi-annual merit increases: January and July
- GET PAID EVERY FRIDAY
- 401(k) Retirement plan with Company match
- FSA, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident coverage as well as Short- and Long-Term Disability
- EAP for emotional wellbeing/mental health support for you and your dependents living at home or even children off at college
- Company-paid holidays and weekly accrual of Paid Time Off equivalent to up to 16 days in the first year
- Professional development assistance and tuition reimbursement
Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind.
At Pivotal, we understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable - and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We want you to learn new things in this role, and we encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we’re looking for. We also know that diversity of background and thought makes for better problem solving and more creative thinking - which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.
At Pivotal, we understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable - and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We want you to learn new things in this role, and we encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we’re looking for. We also know that diversity of background and thought makes for better problem solving and more creative thinking - which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.