Corporate Counsel & Director, Legal Services – Litigation

Greystar•Tennessee Ridge, TN

10d•$120,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

Greystar is seeking a Corporate Counsel & Director, Legal Services – Litigation to support the General Litigation & Disputes team in managing a high-volume, multi-jurisdictional caseload. This role works directly with and reports to the Senior Director of General Litigation & Disputes, providing substantive legal support on outside counsel management, contract and invoice review, internal investigations, and compliance matters. The position is well suited to an attorney with 1-4 years of litigation experience who is looking to build a career in in-house litigation management within the multifamily/real estate industry.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in good standing in at least one state.
Approximately 1-4 years of litigation experience, whether in a law firm, in-house, or judicial clerkship setting; experience with insurance defense, real estate, landlord-tenant, or fair housing matters is a plus but not required.
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate contract language and case facts into clear, practical guidance.
Working knowledge of civil litigation procedure, discovery, and basic contract/indemnification principles.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a high volume of matters simultaneously across multiple jurisdictions and deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface professionally with outside counsel, business clients, and internal stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with document automation, e-discovery, or matter management tools is a plus.
A collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive approach, with sound judgment in escalating issues appropriately.

Nice To Haves

experience with insurance defense, real estate, landlord-tenant, or fair housing matters
familiarity with document automation, e-discovery, or matter management tools

Responsibilities

Provide legal analysis and practical guidance on litigation, dispute, contract, and risk-related issues.
Assist with the engagement, coordination, and oversight of outside counsel, including monitoring matter status, strategy, budgets, and related reporting.
Review outside counsel invoices and related billing information for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable guidelines.
Support internal investigations and fact-development efforts, including gathering information, preparing timelines, coordinating with stakeholders, and assisting with related workstreams.
Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses, summaries, and memoranda on litigation, operational, regulatory, and compliance matters.
Assist with dispute and claim management from intake through resolution, including coordinating information, tracking deadlines, and supporting response strategy.
Draft, review, and revise legal correspondence, agreements, releases, notices, and other litigation-related documents.
Support initiatives to improve legal operations, standardize processes, maintain resources, and enhance matter management practices.
Track and help manage litigation budgets, reserves, and related financial information in coordination with internal stakeholders.
Perform other litigation management and legal support functions as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
Employee Assistance Program.
Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
Charitable giving program and benefits.