In-House Counsel

An established national real estate investment and property management organisation is seeking a Junior Operations Attorney to join its in-house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation attorney looking to transition into an in-house role, working alongside experienced legal professionals and partnering with operational teams across a large and diverse property portfolio.

Reporting to senior legal leadership, you will provide practical legal advice on a broad range of operational matters, supporting the business in managing litigation, mitigating risk, and navigating day-to-day legal issues in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to operational and business teams on a variety of litigation and risk management matters.
• Manage and oversee civil litigation matters from initial claim through to resolution, working closely with external counsel where appropriate.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks relating to property operations and day-to-day business activities.
• Review claims, assess liability, and develop practical strategies to resolve disputes efficiently and commercially.
• Support the business on employment-related matters, insurance claims, premises liability issues, and other operational legal matters as required.
• Assist with reviewing and drafting legal correspondence, settlement agreements, and other operational documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify legal risks and develop proactive solutions that support business objectives.
• Monitor developments in relevant areas of law and provide practical guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continued development of legal processes and best practices across the organisation.

Ideal Background

• J.D. from an accredited law school with active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Approximately 2–4 years of civil litigation experience, ideally gained within a law firm environment.
• Defence litigation experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously while delivering practical, commercially focused legal advice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to work directly with business stakeholders.
• Motivated to develop an in-house legal career within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Employment law.
• Insurance defence.
• Premises liability litigation.
• Fair housing law.
• Experience advising clients with large operational or real estate portfolios.

Why Consider This Role?

• Excellent opportunity to transition from private practice into an established in-house legal team.
• Broad exposure to operational, litigation, employment, insurance, and real estate legal matters.
• Work closely with experienced legal leadership and business executives.
• High level of collaboration with operational teams across a national organisation.
• Opportunity to build a long-term in-house legal career with significant scope for professional growth and development.