Legal Counsel / Manager

Reliant Reality Services, LLC ( Reliant ) is a property management company specializing in management of affordable housing properties. Reliant' s portfolio of properties under management contains over 12,000 units in several states with a concentration in New York. Reporting directly to the President and CEO of Reliant, the Managing Counsel will oversee the day to day landlord-tenant legal process and be responsible for staff management and providing upper management and the General Counsel with status reports and updates on specific matters. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:  

• Manage all in house landlord-tenant professionals (attorneys and paralegals) and cases (residential and commercial);
• Oversee case assignments and court appearances and advise staff attorneys and paralegals on legal and procedural issues
• Track/manage landlord-tenant legal billing, vacancies, rent collections, rent arrears, lease violations and rent certifications;
• Notify senior staff and property management executives of changes in applicable statutory or regulatory regimes;
• Advise and consult with all levels of the organization including senior leadership to identify critical landlord-tenant legal issues, assess potential legal options and provide individuals and teams with analysis and range of possible legal solutions;
• Serve as resource for all day-to-day landlord-tenant questions and issues from on-site or off-site property management personnel;
• Lead regularly scheduled status meetings and conference calls with legal staff, on-site management and/or off-site property managers
• Manage outside counsel in landlord-tenant matters for properties located outside the immediate New York City area;
• Implement and/or maintain compliance with department policies and procedures;
• Perform other job related duties as needed.

Requirements:

• Juris doctor degree with at least 5-7 years of experience in New York City housing court matters;
• Expertise in New York landlord-tenant law and strong familiarity with New York City housing courts;
• Knowledge of Section 8 and LIHTC compliance-related issues a must;
• Proven track record of managing a team of professionals;
• Effective communication skills; ability to interface effectively and professionally with executives, owners, asset managers, agency representatives and department staff;
• Strong data management and organizational skills;
• Ability to prioritize, track and manage multiple tasks;
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team of professionals;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to review, interpret, and apply government regulations;
• Microsoft suite knowledge (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Reliant Realty Services, LLC. ( RRS") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, political affiliation or belief. As a matter of policy, RRS does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. RRS does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.