Legal Specialist

Peak Living is currently seeking a Legal Specialist to join our teamAt Peak Living, our employees love where they work. We are a full-service real estate management company with communities across the United States. We believe successful growth is best achieved by developing high quality teams and empowering them in their roles.Position Overview: This position will serve as the company's subject matter expert on landlord-tenant laws across multiple states and will coordinate with counsel on legal complaints related to our properties and operations. The Legal Specialist will lead the timely investigation, response, and resolution of complaints while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and capable of balancing legal analysis with practical business solutions. This role will also oversee updates to policies and procedures as laws and regulations change, working closely with the EVP of Operations and multiple departments to implement necessary adjustments and ensure operational compliance.Key Responsibilities:Serve as the primary point of contact for all legal complaints involving Peak Living or our properties.Lead and manage the end-to-end process for legal complaints, including investigation, documentation, coordination with legal counsel (when applicable), and timely response to authorities, residents, or vendors.Research and maintain a deep understanding of landlord-tenant laws, fair housing regulations, and other applicable legal requirements across all states in which Peak Living operates.Collaborate with other teams to ensure company-wide adherence to applicable laws.Monitor changes in federal, state, and local legislation affecting property management and residential operations; recommend updates to policies, procedures, and internal guidelines.Prepare reports, summaries, and briefings for executive leadership on legal complaints, compliance trends, and regulatory updates.Train and educate internal teams on relevant legal and compliance topics, ensuring awareness and adherence to updated regulations.Support special projects related to legal compliance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.Maintain meticulous records and documentation for all legal matters, ensuring accessibility, accuracy, and confidentiality.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field; JD or law-related certification preferred.2+ years of experience in a legal, compliance, or property management setting, ideally handling landlord-tenant matters.Paralegal experience preferred.Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local landlord-tenant laws and regulations; experience across multiple states highly preferred.Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal information clearly to non-legal teams.High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple legal matters simultaneously.Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.Self-starter with a proactive approach to identifying legal risks and implementing solutions.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with document management systems, compliance software, or project management tools is a plus.Preferred Attributes:Experience in residential property management or multi-state operations.Knowledge of Fair Housing laws, eviction procedures, and regulatory compliance processes.Strong project management skills with the ability to drive initiatives from start to finish.Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and guide cross-departmental teams.Job Posted by ApplicantPro