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H.G. Fenton Company · 1 week ago

Legal Operations Manager- Residential Real Estate

H.G. Fenton Company is a family-owned Real Estate Company operating for over 100 years in San Diego. The Legal Operations Manager will support the company's residential legal risk management, conflict resolution, and compliance matters, playing a key role in guiding informed decisions that align with company values and objectives.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide key support and advice to the residential property management team to help resolve disputes in a manner aligned with Company values and in support of business goals
Monitor and interpret new laws and work cross-functionally to ensure compliance across residential property management team
Ownership of legal compliance across the resident lifecycle, from leasing through move-out
Review and improve resident communications, legal forms, and operating procedures to support compliance, manage insurance claims, and enhance the overall customer experience

Qualification

Legal judgmentRisk assessmentCompliance managementConflict resolutionCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsParalegal certificateJuris Doctorate (J.D.)Independent judgment

Required

Strong legal judgment & ability to recommend practical solutions
Clear communicator who can explain complex legal issues to non-legal audiences
Proven ability to assess risk, support litigation strategy, and negotiate appropriate outcomes
Ability to work & exercise judgment independently while aligning with Company values and objectives
Bachelor's degree required

Preferred

3+ years experience in legal, paralegal, or related highly preferred
paralegal certificate and Non-practicing Juris Doctorate (J.D.) welcomed

Benefits

3 weeks of paid vacation
11 paid holidays
40 hours of sick leave
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match and profit sharing
Education reimbursement and sponsored training programs
Discounted apartment housing (15–20% off Fenton communities)
Onsite gym
Padres tickets
Team-building events
Pet insurance discounts

Company

H.G. Fenton Company

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Jeff Diltz
Chief Financial Officer
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Robert Gottlieb
CFO
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