Assistant General Counsel

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The position: The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for supporting and advancing all functions of the in-house legal department. This role will operate as a true generalist, carrying a wide scope of responsibility across a range of practice areas, including commercial contracts, litigation, corporate governance, and privacy. The Assistant General Counsel is expected to seamlessly navigate between disciplines, providing practical, solutions-oriented advice on a variety of legal issues.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial contracts, including property management agreements, non-disclosure agreements, master service agreements, construction-related agreements, amendments, and assignments.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, manage and oversee a wide variety of litigation, pre-litigation disputes, and regulatory and investigatory matters.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, including corporate structure, entity management, preparation of corporate documents, and maintenance of corporate records.
• Counsel on privacy-related matters, including review and negotiation of data processing agreements, internal compliance initiatives, and advising on applicable privacy laws.
• Develop and implement legal templates, playbooks, and processes to improve efficiency and scalability within the legal function.
• Monitor and communicate relevant changes in laws, regulations, and best practices that could impact the business.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support cross-functional initiatives and special projects, providing practical legal guidance that enables business growth while minimizing risk and ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Handle other general corporate, transactional, compliance, and risk management matters as needed.

Education & Experience:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Five years of relevant legal experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in-house at a real estate services or property management company
• Knowledge of commercial contract law, including terms, negotiation strategies, and risk mitigation in agreements such as property management contracts, MSAs, NDAs, and construction-related agreements.
• Knowledge of corporate governance principles, including entity formation, maintenance, and compliance documentation.
• Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex legal agreements with precision and strategic insight.
• Skilled in developing legal processes and playbooks to streamline workflows and increase department efficiency.
• Skilled in organization, project management, and time management practices, with the ability to handle multiple priorities independently.
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and succinctly to business audiences.
• Ability to think proactively, solve problems independently, and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity in handling sensitive and proprietary information.
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat; experience with contract lifecycle management platforms is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to read documents, computer screens and data
• Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer
• May occasionally be required to lift or carry items such as files or office supplies weighing up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• This is a hybrid role, requiring the associate to work in one of our corporate or regional offices 4 days per week
• The office is an open setting which may include bright lights, constant noises and distractions

Join RPM Living and experience exceptional benefits designed to enhance your life.

• Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community
  
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates 
  
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs
  
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
  
• 401(k) with robust company match 
  
• Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans
  
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
  
• Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days
  
• Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts)

Employment with RPM Living is contingent upon successful completion of a background check as local and federal state requires, and possession of a valid driver's license.

RPM Living participates in E-Verify. For more information, see the E-Verify Participation Poster and the Right to Work Poster.

RPM Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.