Supporting the company's Legal Department, the Corporate Counsel provides practical, business-oriented legal advice across a variety of matters. This legal generalist role holds broad responsibility for commercial contracting, while also supporting litigation and disputes, corporate governance, and other corporate legal matters. The role will develop increasing independence and responsibility over time, exercising sound judgment regarding when matters require consultation, escalation, or additional legal support.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including property management agreements, non-disclosure agreements, master service agreements, construction-related agreements, amendments, assignments, and other commercial contracts
Provide practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders regarding contractual rights and obligations, commercial relationships, operational issues, and other day-to-day legal matters, with support from senior attorneys as appropriate
Review and analyze contracts and other legal documents provided by clients, owners, vendors, and other third parties, and clearly communicate material terms, obligations, risks, and recommended actions
Support the management of litigation, pre-litigation disputes, regulatory inquiries, investigations, and other contested matters, including coordinating with outside counsel, gathering information and documents, conducting legal research, and assisting with matter strategy and resolution
Support corporate governance and entity management matters, including preparation of corporate documents and approvals, maintenance of corporate records, entity formations and qualifications, and other organizational matters
Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of contract templates, legal forms, playbooks, knowledge resources, workflows, and other Legal Department processes
Assist with the coordination, tracking, and timely completion of contracts, legal requests, projects, and other matters assigned to the Legal Department
Participate in special projects and other legal, transactional, compliance, governance, employment, insurance, and risk management matters as needed
Requirements
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
Three or more years of relevant legal experience as an attorney in a law firm, corporate legal department, or comparable environment
Knowledge of fundamental commercial contract principles, including contract structure, interpretation, drafting, negotiation, and risk allocation
Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify relevant legal issues and develop practical recommendations
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Strong drafting and contract-review skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to understand business objectives and provide legal advice that appropriately considers legal risk, operational needs, and commercial realities
Ability to distinguish routine matters from issues requiring additional analysis, escalation, or involvement of senior attorneys
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain legal concepts clearly and succinctly to non-legal audiences
Strong organizational, project management, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters, establish priorities, follow through, and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently on assigned matters while collaborating effectively with attorneys, business partners, and cross-functional teams
Sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, initiative, and a demonstrated willingness to learn new areas of law and take on increasing responsibility
Ability to build productive working relationships and provide responsive, service-oriented support to internal business partners
Ability to maintain the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat
Nice to have:
Experience working with real estate, property management, multifamily housing, or a related industry
Experience with contract lifecycle management, matter management, electronic signature, or other legal technology platforms
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
Benefits
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)
Important Details
Work environment: This is either a hybrid role or a remote role. The hybrid role requires the associate to work in one of our corporate or regional offices three or four days per week based on managers’ discretion. If remote, the associate must reside and work from within the US (some locations excluded), have a dedicated workspace with stable and secure broadband internet connection and work during regular business hours in the Eastern, Central, Mountain or Pacific time zones.
The office is an open setting which may include bright lights, constant noises and distractions.
This role may require overnight travel quarterly.
Employment with RPM Living is contingent upon successful completion of a background check as local and federal state requires
A valid driver’s license is preferred; candidates without a license will be provided a liability waiver
About the Company
RPM is in the business of extraordinary. They believe people-first is the way to success and provide top industry pay, comprehensive benefits, and a path of upward mobility via career training and education. Legal, Risk, and Insurance supports the advancement of RPM’s business objectives by strategically balancing risk and opportunity, engaging with stakeholders to find solutions, and safeguarding people, property, and profits.
