Compliance Officer

COMPLIANCE OFFICER – PROTECT THE BUSINESS, ELEVATE THE STANDARD

Are you detail-driven, analytical, and passionate about doing things the right way? At JRK Property Holdings, we’re looking for a Compliance Officer to lead compliance across our multifamily housing portfolio, ensuring our operations meet regulatory requirements while supporting strong, scalable business practices.

In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor and independent voice, partnering with Legal, Operations, and Asset Management to keep our policies sharp, our processes aligned, and our risk minimized.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lease & Document Guardian – Oversee compliance across all residential leases, addenda, disclosures, and resident-facing documents across multiple jurisdictions.
• Policy & Operations Auditor – Review and monitor adherence to internal policies related to tenant screening, fair housing, accommodations, rent increases, fees, utility billing, evictions, and collections.
• Settlement Oversight – Ensure compliance with settlement agreements, consent decrees, and regulatory requirements across the portfolio.
• Regulatory Watchdog – Stay ahead of federal, state, and local housing law changes, translating updates into actionable policy, document, and training adjustments.
• Risk Identifier – Conduct audits, identify compliance gaps, and develop corrective action plans to mitigate risk.
• Strategic Partner – Collaborate with Legal, Operations, and Asset Management to strengthen processes and ensure consistent compliance across all communities.
• Reporting Lead – Prepare clear, actionable reports and present findings to senior leadership.

What We Offer:

• High-Impact Role – Serve as a key leader in protecting the company and shaping compliance strategy across a national portfolio.
• Full-Time Stability – Based in Los Angeles, CA, with a consistent Monday through Friday schedule.
• Competitive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) plan with auto-enrollment after 60 days.
• Time to Recharge – Generous PTO and paid sick leave, plus company holidays.
• Collaborative Environment – Work cross-functionally with Legal, Operations, and executive leadership.
• Growth Opportunity – Play a critical role in building and evolving compliance infrastructure as the company continues to grow.

What We’re Looking For:

• Compliance Expert – Strong understanding of multifamily housing regulations, including fair housing, landlord-tenant laws, and consumer protection standards.
• Analytical Thinker – Ability to assess risk, identify patterns, and implement practical, scalable solutions.
• Detail-Oriented & Organized – You don’t miss the small things and you know they matter.
• Strong Communicator – Able to clearly translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into actionable guidance.
• Independent & Accountable – Comfortable operating as an independent control function while partnering across teams.
• Collaborative Partner – Works effectively with Legal, Operations, and leadership to drive alignment and consistency.
• Process-Driven – Passionate about building systems, improving workflows, and maintaining high standards.

This is a full-time, Los Angeles-based role for a compliance professional who wants to make a meaningful impact across a growing multifamily portfolio. If you’re passionate about protecting the business, strengthening operations, and setting the standard for compliance excellence.

Apply today and help us do it right, every time.

*The Company provides at least 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year in states with no state mandate.

To be eligible for holiday pay, employees must have completed 90 days of employment and worked the last scheduled day before and the first day after the holiday.

JRK Property Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We will consider all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local housing laws, including but not limited to Fair Housing (FHA), ADA accommodations, landlord-tenant regulations, rent control/stabilization laws, and consumer protection statutes
• Strong understanding of multifamily operational practices, including leasing, screening, collections, evictions, and utility billing
• Ability to interpret legal and regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, actionable policies, procedures, and training materials
• Experience conducting compliance audits, identifying risks, and implementing corrective action plans
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess systemic risk across multiple properties or jurisdictions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings and recommendations to senior leadership
• High level of professional judgment, discretion, and integrity, particularly when handling sensitive or confidential information
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-state environment
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across Legal, Operations, and Asset Management teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with property management systems (e.g., Entrata, Yardi) preferred

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Business, Legal Studies, Real Estate, Public Policy, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in compliance, legal, risk management, or regulatory roles, preferably within multifamily housing, real estate, or property management
• Experience working with or supporting legal teams, regulatory agencies, or compliance functions required
• Demonstrated experience overseeing or auditing multi-site or multi-state operations strongly preferred
• Familiarity with settlement agreements, consent decrees, or regulatory enforcement actions is a plus
• Professional certifications such as CCIM, CAM, CAPS, CRCM, or similar compliance/legal certifications are a plus but not required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a vertically integrated real estate or private equity environment
• Prior experience building or scaling a compliance function or framework

Physical Requirements

• General office environment; ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Salary : $100,000 - $110,000