Real Estate Attorney- Litigation

Overview

A leading development and property management company based on the Westside of Los Angeles — with a diverse and expansive portfolio across the greater LA area — is seeking an experienced General Counsel to join our executive leadership team. This is a key in-house legal position focused on landlord-tenant litigation and housing law compliance , offering the opportunity to shape policy and strategy at a pivotal time for California real estate.

Base pay range

$160,000.00 / yr - $175,000.00 / yr

The range is provided by Talent Edge Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

About the Role

As General Counsel, you will act as the company's primary legal advisor and oversee all aspects of legal risk management, litigation, and housing law compliance. You'll directly represent the organization in court proceedings, collaborate with leadership on business decisions, and establish internal legal best practices. This is a hands-on legal role requiring deep expertise in California landlord-tenant law , as well as experience in high-stakes litigation and legal strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and represent the company in landlord-tenant litigation , including unlawful detainers and eviction actions
• Draft, review, and manage legal documents including leases, court filings, and settlement agreements
• Advise executive leadership and property managers on legal compliance and risk mitigation strategies
• Stay ahead of legal developments in California housing law , rent control ordinances, and city-specific regulations
• Manage tenant legal issues across a large and varied property portfolio
• Collaborate with external legal partners when necessary, while leading all internal legal operations
• Create and implement internal legal policies and procedures to reduce risk and improve legal response efficiency

Qualifications

Additional Details

Local candidates only.

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