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AvalonBay Communities · 2 weeks ago

Senior Manager Employment & Litigation Counsel

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is an equity REIT focused on developing and managing distinctive apartment homes. The Senior Manager, Employment and Litigation Counsel provides legal support on employment law matters and manages litigation, collaborating closely with HR and business partners across the organization.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Advise HR and business leaders on employment and labor law matters, including compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. Partner closely with human resources to provide proactive guidance on employee relations issues, policy development, and emerging legal requirements

Take a hands-on approach in all facets of litigation, including overseeing and supervising outside counsel in conducting discovery, depositions, mediations, case strategy, legal briefs, expert reports, settlements, and trials

Collaborate with the Senior Director, Litigation and Operations Counsel on overall strategy and case direction. Manage budgeting and legal spend for litigation matters

Conduct and support internal investigations and provide recommendations based on findings

Take on new and evolving areas of responsibility as business needs arise, demonstrating curiosity and adaptability in addressing emerging legal issues and supporting the department's changing priorities

Assist with other matters, including compliance matters and contract review

Maintain an in-office presence to enhance collaboration with HR and other teams and travel up to 10%

Qualification

Employment lawLitigation managementLegal researchCalifornia employment lawContract reviewLabor lawRegulatory complianceHousing lawClient service skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

J.D. with excellent credentials from an ABA accredited, nationally recognized law school

A minimum of five (5) years of legal practice experience at a reputable law firm and/or corporate inhouse legal department

Substantial experience in employment law including advising business partners on compliance with employment laws and regulations. California employment law experience preferred

Demonstrated experience managing the day-to-day aspects of litigation, including case strategy, ediscovery, depositions, substantive briefs, experts, mediations, and settlements. Trial experience preferred

Experience researching and advising on statutes and regulations, reviewing and revising contracts, and directly advising lay persons and businesspeople

Experience in labor law is a plus but not required

Experience in consumer-facing regulatory compliance and/or housing law is a plus

Ability to work and collaborate with varied constituencies (management, business unit leaders, associates throughout the organization, outside counsel) with strong people (client service) skills

Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently and proactively, multi-task, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same

Skilled communicator with clear, concise writing and speaking abilities, able to simplify legal concepts into actionable business guidance

Have a “roll up your sleeves” approach and mindset

Collaborative and a true team player

Intellectually curious, demonstrates enthusiasm for learning new areas, performing independent research, and communicating findings and recommendations. Thrives on challenge, eager to leverage core strengths while embracing opportunities to broaden legal expertise

Comfortable managing multiple litigation matters simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and strategic thinking

Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with an ability to obtain a corporate counsel license to practice in Virginia within the first year of employment