Attorney/Lawyer

We are looking for Legal Counsel to support a dynamic real estate investment and property operations platform in Dallas, Texas. This position offers broad exposure to transactional work, property management issues, dispute resolution, and regulatory matters across a growing portfolio. The attorney will work closely with internal stakeholders to provide practical guidance that protects the business while supporting operational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Advise property management and cross-functional teams on legal issues involving resident complaints, demand correspondence, active disputes, insurance matters, and agency-related questions.
• Support real estate transactions by assisting with community acquisitions, portfolio deals, and legal matters tied to operating entities.
• Administer insurance claims from initial review through resolution, including evaluating coverage issues and coordinating with insurance providers.
• Prepare, revise, and negotiate legal documents such as settlement agreements, response letters, internal advisories, and operational templates.
• Analyze residential lease forms and operating documents while counseling business partners on landlord-tenant compliance, enforcement matters, and related operational concerns.
• Manage responses to regulatory reviews and government inquiries in partnership with compliance and business leadership.
• Handle significant escalations involving pre-litigation conflicts, habitability issues, personal injury allegations, and property damage claims.
• Direct outside counsel, guide litigation strategy, and monitor matters to achieve timely and cost-effective outcomes.
• Develop training materials and practical guidance for property management teams to strengthen legal awareness and reduce operational risk.
• Maintain oversight of the legal workflow for property management matters, including intake, prioritization, tracking, and document standardization.
• Juris Doctor degree with strong academic performance.
• Active admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• At least 2 years of legal experience in real estate transactions, property management matters, or a related practice area.
• Background in institutional real estate, residential real estate, or property operations is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in an in-house legal role or with a respected law firm serving real estate clients is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee outside counsel and contribute to litigation planning and resolution strategy.
• Sound judgment with the ability to balance legal exposure against business and operational objectives.
• Strong drafting, research, communication, and Microsoft Office or legal technology skills.