In-House Counsel

Overview

Join a growing organization in Phoenix, AZ as their In-House Counsel. Provide legal guidance on real estate transactions, compliance, and risk management while partnering with executive leadership. Minimal litigation responsibilities and limited travel make this a great opportunity for attorneys seeking a preventive, business focused legal role.

Company Profile

• Rapidly growing
• The company is known for delivering exceptional resident experiences while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture

In-House Counsel Role

As the In-House Counsel, you will serve as the company\'s trusted legal advisor, partnering closely with leadership across operations, acquisitions, HR, and executive management. This In-House Counsel position focuses on proactive legal strategy, risk management, compliance, contract review, and business guidance—not courtroom litigation.

The In-House Counsel will:

• Provide legal guidance on real estate transactions, landlord-tenant matters, corporate governance, employment issues, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, vendor contracts, service agreements, leases, and acquisition-related documents.
• Partner with the Director of Acquisitions to oversee legal due diligence, purchase agreements, closing coordination, and transaction compliance.
• Manage and direct outside counsel while providing strategic oversight for litigation, employment matters, and specialized legal issues.
• Develop and maintain compliance programs supporting multi-state operations.
• Identify legal risks and recommend practical business-focused solutions that protect company interests.
• Advise executive leadership on changing laws, regulations, and industry trends impacting the organization.
• Oversee dispute resolution strategies, settlement negotiations, and legal risk mitigation.
• Coordinate eviction-related legal processes while supporting operational teams through training and process improvements.
• Develop legal training programs for managers and leadership on compliance, policies, and best practices.
• Help standardize legal processes and improve operational efficiencies across the organization.
• Perform additional legal and strategic initiatives supporting continued company growth.

Outside counsel manages the vast majority of litigation, while the In-House Counsel provides strategic oversight and business guidance. Court appearances are uncommon and travel is minimal, making this an ideal opportunity for attorneys who enjoy practicing preventive, business-oriented law.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Arizona Bar license or eligibility for Arizona In-House Counsel registration.
• 3–5+ years of legal experience in corporate law, real estate, commercial transactions, or property management.
• Strong knowledge of real estate law, landlord-tenant law, contracts, corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Experience managing outside counsel and multiple legal priorities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting acquisitions or commercial real estate transactions is highly preferred.
• Multi-state bar admissions are beneficial but not required.
• Direct hire opportunity with a growing, financially stable organization.
• Strategic executive-level exposure with the ability to influence business decisions.
• Limited litigation responsibilities with outside counsel handling most court matters.
• Opportunity to support acquisitions and company growth initiatives.
• Collaborative leadership team that values legal partnership.
• High visibility within a rapidly expanding organization.
• Opportunity to build and improve legal processes as the company continues to scale.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.