Senior Associate General Counsel - Multifamily Housing Full-Time / Salaried Position $110,000 – $150,000 per year 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: • $110,000 – $150,000/year, depending on experience and location • In-office position with a flexible schedule and potential for some remote work • 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 planning with up to a $4,000 annual match • 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. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Equal Opportunity Employer.