Legal & Risk Manager

Join Our Team as a Legal and Risk Manager!

What You Will Do :

Imagine joining an innovative company where every initiative is guided by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to creating meaningful impact for our residents and communities. As our Legal and Risk Manager, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the company’s values and vision, advising on legal matters, navigating complex risks, and ensuring compliance across all facets of our operations. Your journey begins here, as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, contributing directly to the sustainable growth and long-term success of our organization.

Why You Will Love Working at H.G. Fenton :

Conflict Management : Provides key support and advice to the residential property management team to help resolve disputes and / or litigation in a manner aligned with Company values and in support of its business goals and objectives.

Insurance Management : Responsible for providing support in managing, reviewing, and procuring insurance for the Company. Leads all aspects of insurance claims administration, including timely submitting claims, ensuring claims are handled in a manner aligned with Company values, tracking all claims, and leading interactions with insurance providers, brokers, and third-party claims administrators. Collaborate with General Counsel, VP of Risk Management, and CFO on claim strategies.

Compliance Management : Provides oversight and support to corporate and business teams to address matters of compliance and disclosure. Reviews new laws impacting our businesses and works cross functionally with appropriate business leaders to ensure timely compliance. Prepares annual legislative update for review by the Chief Executive Officer and presentation to the Executive Team. Assists, creates, and provides training on various topics, including unlawful detainers and insurance. Performs special projects as assigned and demonstrates leadership ability on a wide range of topics.

What You'll Bring :

• Paralegal / Legal / Insurance Experience : 5+ years highly preferred. Successful delivery as a Legal and / or Risk Manager.
• Education : Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate, Non-practicing Juris Doctorate (J.D.) welcomed
• Communication Skills : High proficiency in de-escalation techniques
• Analytical & Action Oriented Personality : Ability to make sound decisions while maintaining alignment with the Company values, goals, and objectives.
• Self-Directed / Self-Reliant : Demonstrates initiative and independence in managing tasks and achieving goals.
• Goal-Oriented Mindset : Drive toward accomplishing high quality work aligned with business goals.
• Managing Multiple Priorities : Efficiently manages numerous projects simultaneously.

Compensation :

The total compensation range for this position is $95,000 - $111,000 (inclusive of an annual bonus). Base pay may vary based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience.

About H.G. Fenton Company :

We are a family-owned Real Estate Company born in San Diego, operating for over 100 years. Our largest and fastest-growing operations are in multi-family housing and commercial property management, where our purpose is to provide quality products and services for our customers to live well and businesses to succeed.

Through our commitment to our core values, we empower employees to make decisions that align with our culture, pioneer innovation, enhance the employee experience, promote professional development, and encourage work-life balance, ensuring our continued success for another 100 years.

Additional Fenton Benefits & Perks :

H.G. Fenton is a EEO (equal employment opportunity) institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state, or local law in the programs or activities which it operates. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact recruiting@hgfenton.com or let us know during your application process.

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