Excel Residential Services, Inc · 1 month ago
In-House Legal Counsel (Residential Property Management)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expExcel Residential Services, Inc is a fast-growing Private Residential Property Management Company seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel. The role involves providing legal advice on tenancy matters, regulatory compliance, contracts, and dispute resolution, while working closely with property managers and senior leadership.
Responsibilities
Advise property management teams on residential tenancy laws, landlord–tenant rights and obligations
Provide guidance on lease breaches, rent arrears, terminations, evictions, and possession matters
Review and respond to tenant complaints, claims, and regulatory inquiries
Support implementation of Fair Housing and consumer protection requirements
Draft, review, and update residential lease agreements and related documentation
Prepare legal notices, warnings, and settlement agreements in compliance with statutory requirements
Review vendor and service provider contracts related to residential properties (maintenance, security, cleaning, etc.)
Maintain standardized legal templates and policies for residential operations
Ensure compliance with applicable residential housing, tenancy, and consumer laws
Monitor changes in housing regulations and provide updates and training to internal teams
Identify legal risks within property operations and recommend practical mitigation measures
Assist with internal audits and compliance reviews
Manage pre-litigation matters including demand letters and settlement negotiations
Represent the company before housing tribunals or mediation forums, where permitted
Instruct and manage external counsel for litigation and complex disputes
Maintain records of disputes and outcomes to support risk analysis
Work closely with property managers, leasing teams, and finance on day-to-day legal issues
Provide legal training and guidance to operational staff on tenancy law best practices
Support insurance claims relating to tenant damage, liability, or property loss
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD), or equivalent, and can practice law in California and Arizona
3 to 5 years post-qualification, strong working knowledge and demonstrated experience in Residential Tenancy Law, Landlord-Tenant Dispute Management, and Property Legal Practice within a property management company
Experience appearing before residential tenancy tribunals or housing authorities
Familiarity with large residential property portfolios
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint)
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills
Ability to efficiently prioritize and manage a high volume of operational legal matters, along with excellent attention to detail and professional judgment
Strong communication skills with non-legal stakeholders across various channels (phone, email and in-person) and can interact effectively with a diverse range of people
Excellent team player with the ability to effectively collaborate and work with colleagues across various departments and with External Legal Counsel and other third-party support providers
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and new challenges, with a proactive approach to learning and development
Must always project a professional appearance and demeanor
Preferred
Prior experience using YARDI (or other Property Management Software)
Benefits
Vacation
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Company
Excel Residential Services, Inc
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase