Position Overview The Company’s Legal Department is growing and is looking for an experienced Attorney to join the team. We are looking for a candidate who wants to be a leader and is excellent at overseeing and advising on a variety of legal issues. The Associate Attorney position will primarily support the Property Management team but will occasionally support the Company’s other business ventures. This position will interface with all departments of the Company, including the President and the CEO. The job entails a variety of other responsibilities listed below. Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Responsible for the coordination and management of multi-family, residential landlord/tenant litigation, lawsuits filed by tenants against a landlord, fair housing matters and collection matters. This includes supervising outside counsel, interacting with the tenants, and directing litigation in conjunction with the Property Management team.
Consults with and advises company leadership concerning the status of pending litigation through periodic reporting or upon significant developments and seeks input/information from management concerning litigation (i.e., settlement authority).
Responsible for a portion of the management of mechanic's lien issues and vendor disputes, including interfacing with the construction department, vendors, property management and accounting.
Responsible for drafting and reviewing various legal agreements, including vendor service agreements, commercial leases, investor redemption agreements, cell tower and cable agreements, etc.
Act as one of the primary liaisons with property management for the following: various issues raised by tenants; tenants that are failing to abide by lease terms; defaulting tenants; issues related to possession of units; and various contract interpretation questions.
Responsible for reviewing and advising on the terms of various agreements, including loan documents, regulatory agreements and partnership/operating agreements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required Education and Experience
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school.
Licensed in Ohio.
Five to seven years of experience preferred but will consider candidates with comparable experience.
Affordable housing experience to include Section 8 and other programs preferred.
Prior in-house experience preferred.
Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to multi-task, effectively prioritize work and adapt to the rapidly changing needs in a client-focused environment.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Work Conditions & Physical Demands
Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a residential setting with regular exposure to cold, heat, noise, people, and equipment.
Able to work independently or as a team member and support managers with special projects.
Strong collaboration skills – works well across functional areas—excellent relationship-building skills; able to collaborate with various levels of the organization.
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Values We Seek
Respect: Respect is shown by demonstrating a sense of self-awareness and reflecting on one's own words and actions to adapt, grow, and succeed. We embrace our differences while recognizing what brings us together.
Collaboration: Collaboration begins with strengthening our relationships with our residents, owners, partners, and employees, relying on strong communication and a deep understanding of the values and needs of all those involved.
Service-Focused: Understand what internal and external stakeholders value and anticipate their needs; strive to create a meaningful experience and build lasting relationships.
Performance: Achieving exceptional performance requires us all to work on the right things at the right time and stay aligned with our business fundamentals and priorities. It also requires us to understand the business – carefully and critically analyzing our performance and metrics and weighing options and risks before making decisions.
Expected Hours of Work & TravelMust be able to work various shifts when needed to cover during regular business hours, including weekends and evenings. Travel may be required. EOE/Disabled/Veterans StatementWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each applicant for employment is solely based on job qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.Background Check ProcessEmployment with Millennia Housing Management, Ltd. is contingent on completing a complete background check process, including reference, pre-employment drug testing, credit, and criminal background review.About The Millennia CompaniesFounder and Chief Executive Officer Frank T. Sinito entered the real estate business in 1985 with the purchase of a 14-unit multi-family development in Northeast Ohio, handling all aspects of property management and developing a passion for providing exemplary and caring service to residents. From this start, Sinito went on to acquire additional apartment developments, and, in 1995, he founded The Millennia Companies® (Millennia), a high-performance business enterprise that has grown to operate in a diverse set of sectors; opportunities exist in multi-family real estate development, property management, commercial real estate, hospitality and more. We invite you to thrive in your career here as we serve thousands of residents, clients, and customers throughout our dynamic group of companies.You can make a difference at Millennia. Do you value respect, service, performance, and collaboration? These values drive our culture and success, and we recruit employees who embody them. When you join our team, you will be part of an environment that fosters growth and enables excellence. You will also meet passionate employees who work together to advance our mission and create a culture of excellence recognized by industry associations. In 2020, Millennia ranked #1 on the Affordable Housing Finance (AHF) list of Top 10 Companies Completing Substantial Rehabilitation, #4 on the AHF list of Top 50 Affordable Housing Owners, and #18 on the Multi-Housing News list of Top Developers.Acknowledgment:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities for this job. The employee signature below constitutes the employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.