Associate Corporate Counsel – Employment, Labor

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $110k - $150k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel

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Asset Living

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1001 - 5000 employees

🏠 Real Estate

Real Estate

Asset Living is a trusted partner in real estate, specializing in third-party property management. Founded in 1986, it has established itself as a leader in the industry, being the No. 1 third-party student housing property manager in the U. S. for 11 consecutive years, as well as the fourth largest property management firm in the country, according to the National Multifamily Housing Council's Top 50. With over 36 years of experience, Asset Living manages a diverse portfolio that includes multifamily properties, student housing, and various other rental types.

📋 Description

• Report directly to the General Counsel and assist with reporting to the CEO and Board of Directors on material legal matters • Manage and respond to agency charges and inquiries before the EEOC, Texas Workforce Commission, and other agencies • Draft position statements and respond to information requests • Represent the company in mediation and conciliation • Evaluate attorney demand letters and pre-suit claims • Develop resolution strategies, negotiate settlements, and draft settlement and release agreements • Manage employment lawsuits and arbitrations, including wage-and-hour class and collective actions, with outside counsel • Formulate litigation strategy and review pleadings, discovery, and motions • Monitor litigation budgets and make recommendations to outside counsel and the General Counsel • Draft and circulate legal holds and coordinate document preservation, collection, production, and electronic discovery • Communicate with current and former employees who have relevant knowledge • Prepare employees for depositions and attend as needed • Respond to subpoenas and non-party discovery • Engage and manage outside counsel, negotiate engagement terms, review invoices, enforce billing guidelines, and maintain case files and matter summaries • Advise Human Resources and property leadership on terminations, corrective action, and escalated workplace investigations • Advise on leave programs, disability and accommodation requests, and return-to-work issues • Review and draft the employee handbook, HR policies, and employment-related agreements • Monitor federal, state, and local employment and labor law developments and support multi-state compliance • Partner with insurance brokers and carriers on employment practices liability claims • Collaborate with Human Resources and management teams to develop training materials • Provide prompt, practical legal advice supporting operational decision-making • Travel approximately 10% annually for property visits or internal meetings

🎯 Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school • Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar • Attorneys not licensed in Texas must be eligible to register as in-house counsel with the Texas Board of Law Examiners • 3–5 years of employment and labor law experience, including handling agency charges and employment litigation • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to make sound, practical recommendations quickly • Direct, candid, and concise communication style • Ability to explain legal issues in plain language to HR professionals and business leaders at all levels • Ability to manage a high volume of matters, prioritize effectively, and meet multiple deadlines • Highest ethical standards • Self-motivated and resourceful approach • Ability to build credibility and trust with colleagues inside and outside the company • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Familiarity with HRIS and e-discovery platforms is a plus • Experience in property management, real estate, or another multi-site industry is preferred but not required • This is a safety-sensitive position and may be subject to additional compliance requirements

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement • Travel estimated at 10% of work time annually for property visits or internal meetings