Senior Counsel

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⛰️ Colorado – Remote

⛰️ Colorado – Remote

💵 $225k - $260k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel

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Konover Residential Corporation

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1957

🏠 Real Estate

👥 B2C

Real Estate • B2C • Property Management

Konover Residential Corporation is a fully integrated real estate organization that specializes in managing a diverse portfolio of market rate, affordable, and supportive residential communities. A part of the Simon Konover Company, Konover Residential focuses on providing property management and acquisition services, aiming to deliver exceptional service with a commitment to excellence and integrity in the residential real estate market.

📋 Description

• The VP - Senior Counsel serves as the principal legal advisor for the day-to-day operations of Conifer's asset management and property management lines of business • Designing enterprise-wide risk frameworks • Navigating affordable housing regulatory requirements • Protecting the company from systemic liabilities • Working closely with the Chief Legal Officer and cross-functional teams in Asset Management, Property Management and Corporate Office functions • Establish enterprise-level contract standards, templates, and standard operating procedures for high-value vendor partnerships • Negotiate enterprise agreements, master service agreements (MSAs), and strategic vendor contracts • Streamline the commercial contract lifecycle across all operational divisions to balance business speed with sound risk protection • Formulate proactive compliance strategies to navigate evolving municipal, state, and federal real estate mandates • Advise on affordable housing regulatory frameworks including LIHTC regulatory agreements, HUD requirements, and state and local housing authority (HFA) rules affecting the portfolio • Act as a primary legal interface with local and state regulatory agencies • Oversee the investigation and resolution of Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and civil rights or discrimination complaints across the portfolio • Partner with operational leaders to draft and audit enterprise-wide accessibility policies and anti-discrimination frameworks • Direct outside litigation counsel, define defense and settlement strategies, approve major filings, manage legal spend, and provide regular status updates to the CLO • Conduct routine corporate risk assessments across all business lines and deploy mitigation programs to minimize corporate liability • Review and advise on HR-related policies as they relate to multi-state staff and applicable employment law, in coordination with People & Culture and the CLO

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum eight (8+) years of law firm or in-house legal experience, including experience in a corporate in-house operations role • Deep, high-level understanding of real estate operational mechanics, commercial insurance structures, and systemic regulatory risks • Experience working with affordable housing regulatory frameworks (LIHTC, HUD, state HFA / housing authority programs) is strongly preferred • Demonstrated success navigating sensitive investigations, dealing with regulatory bodies, and interfacing effectively with public officials • Prior in-house counsel experience in a property management, real estate, or affordable housing environment is preferred • Proficient in legal research and writing, with the ability to make practical, business-focused recommendations • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook)