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An established, privately held real estate organization is adding an early-career Legal Associate to its in-house team. This position offers meaningful exposure to landlord-tenant matters, housing compliance, and day-to-day operational legal work within a fast-moving environment. The role is highly collaborative, working alongside internal counsel and business teams to provide practical, solution-oriented legal support, assist with dispute resolution, and participate in court proceedings when needed.
Job Responsibility
Manage a range of landlord-tenant matters, including lease enforcement, required notices, and eviction processes
Appear in housing court and support related legal proceedings as appropriate
Provide guidance on state and local housing laws to ensure ongoing compliance
Interpret lease language and internal policies to support consistent application across properties
Work closely with operations teams to address legal aspects of day-to-day property management issues
Review and help resolve resident concerns, disputes, and escalated matters
Promote uniform policy implementation across a multi-site portfolio
Identify potential areas of legal exposure and support risk mitigation efforts
Evaluate and respond to requests for reasonable accommodations and modifications under fair housing laws
Advise teams on handling sensitive resident requests and maintaining compliance standards
Assist with insurance-related matters, including coordination with external partners and internal tracking
Help assess claims and contribute to resolution strategies
Draft and revise legal documents, notices, and internal communications
Conduct research on regulatory, housing, and operational issues impacting the business
Contribute to the development of internal templates, playbooks, and best practices
Participate in ad hoc legal projects and broader team initiatives
Requirements
J.D. from an accredited law school
Licensed, in good standing, in MN
0–3 years of legal experience
Interest in real estate, landlord-tenant, or housing law