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BH · 1 day ago

Corporate Counsel, Litigation And Property Operations

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$155K/yr - $210K/yr

5+ years exp

BH is a people-first multifamily owner and operator, recognized as one of the nation's largest commercial real estate companies. The Corporate Counsel for Litigation and Property Operations will manage litigation, oversee employment-related claims, and provide legal guidance to support property operations while mitigating risks.

Commercial Real EstateProperty ManagementReal EstateRental PropertyResidential

Hiring Manager

Erica Hernandez

Responsibilities

Negotiate, or oversee the negotiation of, settlement agreements for various situations that arise on properties or involving corporate functions to identify and mitigate liability or risk

Manage the company’s active litigation and potential litigation, including partnering with and managing the company’s third-party general liability claim administrator and outside counsel representing the company or its properties

Serve as the primary legal contact for employment-related litigation or pre-litigation issues. Collaborates with the legal team and the company’s human resources team to understand and identify areas of risk or opportunities for improvement related to the company’s employment practices and policies

Serve as the primary contact for our property operations teams related to incidents likely to result in claims or litigation, and partners with our compliance team on issues related to landlord-tenant law and operations polices and practices. Researches and analyzes statutes and case law regarding landlord/tenant and other questions that arise in the course of business practice. Advises on legal risks and working with the leadership team, continually assists in improving company practices and policies to provide effective solutions

Keep abreast of risk and litigation trends that may affect the company and its operations and evaluate for continual improvement

Lead property insurance teams and provide oversight to property claims resolution, including claims related to the following: primary property claims, contingent property claims, third-party renters insurance claims, and claims falling under the company’s damage waiver program

Provides day-to-day resource support and mentoring direct reports

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris Doctorate DegreeLegal practice experienceLitigation managementEmployment law expertiseRisk mitigation strategiesCompliance guidanceMentoring skills

Required

Juris Doctorate Degree

Admitted to practice law in at least one state, with a license in good standing, and able to qualify for house counsel practice if not admitted in Iowa

5 years of experience in legal practice, with a combination of private practice and in-house practice preferred

Ability to travel as needed to meet the needs of the business. Travel estimated of less than 10%