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Location

Key Tower - 127 Public Square

Business

We know that a “one-size-fits-all” approach doesn’t work when it comes to residential living. That’s why, at Brookfield Properties, our portfolio features a wide range of options for any stage of life. And though our properties may be diverse, one thing is universal: all offer the unparalleled quality, service, and support our residents deserve.

If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Position Summary

Employee is responsible for advising on compliance matters related to multifamily property management, including Fair Housing, Affordable Housing Compliance, Landlord Tenant law, and FCRA. Employee will also advise on related multifamily property operational matters and supervise outside counsel in the management of tenant litigation. Employee provides legal counseling on additional compliance matters and conducts employee compliance training programs. Employee will assist as needed on matters associated with property developments, property acquisitions and dispositions, financings and litigation. Employee will oversee the work of and collaborate with outside counsel on legal matters.

Essential Job Functions

1. Oversees outside counsel and directs strategy related to defense of the Company on certain litigation matters brought by administrative agencies (i.e. Federal and local fair housing agencies, HUD, state or local BBB, consumer affairs agencies, EPA and State departments of health) including answering complaints and participation in administrative law proceedings. Coordinates strategy with SVP Legal, outside counsel, management and leadership on more significant legal matters. (10%)

2. Oversees and co-counsels with outside law firms on non-routine landlord/tenant disputes, tenant evictions, collections and other Operations matters. Provides counsel to management and leadership and ensures that leadership's thoughts and strategy are effectively represented to outside counsel. (25%)

3. Maintains an advanced knowledge of regulations and laws that may affect current contractual arrangements or business strategies affecting Multifamily Management operations, advises management and business stakeholders regarding changes to such laws and regulations and provides legal counsel on new laws and regulations impacting the Company’s multifamily properties.

(15%)

4. Prepares, reviews, and updates legal documentation for Multifamily properties, including form leases and related lease documentation (applications, resident selection criteria, verification forms, handbooks, policies and standard operating procedures), including documentation for non-litigated resident disputes (MOUs, releases, settlement agreements) and web-based materials. Assists management and leadership in developing and executing new policy and procedure initiatives. (25%)

5. Assists with discovery compliance on pending litigation, responds to Federal and State agency subpoenas and third-party discovery requests, attends depositions and prepares employee deponents from time to time. (5%)

6. Provides counsel to management and leadership on compliance issues, media and social media issues, consumer law issues, tenant bankruptcy matters and environmental issues. (10%)

7. Develops and conducts employee compliance and training programs and webinars, including Fair Housing law training. Assists in processing and reviewing of reasonable accommodation requests made by prospects and residents including processing requests and related communications and correspondence. (10%)

Education

This position requires a(n) Doctoral Degree (e.g., Ph.D., J.D., M.D.) in Law (JD)

Work Experience

+ 5-7 Years: Knowledge of real estate laws; experience managing real estate transactions - Required

+ 3-4 Years: Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations concerning multifamily properties (HUD, LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, etc.), federal/state consumer laws, federal/state fair housing laws, federal/state civil rights laws (including Section 504 and ADA), federal/state utility laws and regulations, and environmental and telecommunications laws/regulations - Preferred

+ 3-4 Years: Knowledge of property management and landlord/tenant law - Preferred

+ 3-4 Years: Experience working in-house - Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Below are the licenses/certificates required/preferred for this position:

Ohio Law License - Required

Compensation

Commensurate with Experience

$ 138,100 - 193,305 annually

Great Incentives!

+ Brookfield Properties cares about the well-being and work-life balance of our valued associates! To show how much we care, we offer awesome incentives that include:

+ Full benefits package

+ Generous paid time off

+ 401(k) with company match

+ Growth and advancement opportunities

+ Lucrative referral bonus program

The Cleveland corporate office follows a hybrid work model that requires employees to be in the corporate office at least four days per week to foster collaboration, innovation, and team celebration.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Religion/Sex/Protected Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Marital Status/Pregnancy/Age/National Origin/Genetic Information. Drug free workplace

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We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 1100 properties and 390 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.