Senior Associate General Counsel - Multifamily Housing

Monarch Investment•Grand Rapids, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Monarch Investment and Management Group is seeking a Senior Associate General Counsel to join its in-house legal team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is an in-office, full-time salaried role with a flexible schedule and potential for some remote work. The position offers broad legal exposure across premises liability, fair housing, insurance, employment, workers’ compensation, contracts, and landlord-tenant law, with direct mentorship and collaboration with in-house attorneys. The role is suited to a civil litigator seeking varied legal work and business impact outside a law firm environment. The Senior Associate General Counsel will serve as lead legal counsel for assigned regions and properties in Monarch’s national portfolio. The attorney will advise site staff and business teams, help identify and reduce legal risk, review and negotiate operational contracts, and support compliance with applicable laws. The position also contributes to employee training and may support the General Counsel, CEO, and COO on other assignments. The stated salary range is $110,000–$150,000 per year, depending on experience and location. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume, and the role requires pre-employment criminal background, credit, and drug screenings.

Requirements

3–5+ years of civil litigation experience, including trial, discovery, and motion practice, and/or experience with regulatory agencies such as HUD and EEOC.
Experience with or interest in premises liability, fair housing law, employment law, insurance, contracts, landlord-tenant law, and workers’ compensation.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
A practical, business-minded approach to problem solving.
Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently while contributing to a team.
Sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude.
Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continue growing.
Submit a cover letter and resume with the application.
Complete required pre-employment criminal background, credit, and drug screenings.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead legal counsel for assigned regions and properties in the national portfolio.
Advise site staff on premises liability, fair housing, insurance, employment, contracts, workers’ compensation, landlord-tenant law, and related matters.
Partner with Asset Management teams to identify, research, and analyze legal issues and potential liability, and provide legal opinions and advice.
Review and recommend policies, procedures, and guidelines to reduce risk and support compliance with federal, state, and local laws; audit adherence.
Negotiate, review, and prepare operational contracts and other legal documents.
Work with the legal team and Training Department to develop in-house employee training.
Build relationships with employees at every level and encourage adoption of best practices.
Support the General Counsel, CEO, and COO on other assignments as needed.
Stay current through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.

Benefits

401(k) planning with up to a $4,000 annual match.
Paid training programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid time off: 80 hours in the first year, 120 hours for years 2–4, and 160 hours for 5 or more years.
Eight paid holidays and two paid half-day holidays.
Paid birthday or work anniversary off.
Three-week paid sabbatical every five years with Monarch, or a two-week pay bonus (Stay Bonus).
Medical insurance through Blue Cross for employees for under $50 per month.
Free basic dental insurance for employees, with buy-up available.
Free basic life insurance for employees, with buy-up available.
Vision and additional benefit plans available for employees, spouses, and children.