Tricon Residential is an owner and operator of a growing portfolio of more than 38,000 single-family rental homes in the U.S. Sun Belt and multi-family apartments in Canada. Our commitment to enriching the lives of our employees, residents and local communities underpins Tricon’s culture and business philosophy. We provide high-quality rental housing options for families across the United States and Canada through our technology-enabled operating platform and dedicated on-the-ground operating teams. Our development programs are also delivering thousands of new rental homes and apartments as part of our commitment to help solve the housing supply shortage. At Tricon, we imagine a world where housing unlocks life’s potential. For more information, visit Tricon Residential.
Job Description
The Legal & Compliance Department is seeking a motivated, experienced legal counsel to support a wide range of real estate and commercial contracting matters. We are one of the largest owner-operators of single-family and multi-family rental homes and growing fast. We are looking for a service-oriented professional who will share our purpose to imagine a world where housing unlocks life’s potential.
Reports directly to Vice President, Counsel and works collaboratively with many constituents across this industry-leading organization.
- Advise on and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including major supplier, service provider, IT, tech, and ancillary revenue agreements
- Advise on and manage real estate disputes, eminent domain proceedings, easements, access agreements and related matters with assistance of outside counsel as needed
- Assist in the oversight of the Company’s compliance programs (e.g., joint venture, lender, and privacy)
- Assist with due diligence review relating to large scale transactions
- Provide legal advice on the full range of real estate, property management, asset management, ancillary revenue projects and transactions
- Support the VP, Counsel as needed on portfolio financing, securitization and other major transactions
- Help maintain effective contract lifecycle management and transaction management programs
- Assist with negotiation and management of the Company’s office lease portfolio
- Assist in developing and maintaining policies and procedures related to these areas of responsibility
- Monitor legal developments and legislative changes that may impact the business and corporate objectives
- Assist as needed on strategic and department projects and programs
Qualifications:
- Experience and knowledge of real estate transactions, financings, and real estate development and/or property management
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and transaction documents
- Credibility and presence to interact with and present to senior team members and senior executives internally and externally
- Superior problem-solving skills and legal judgment, highest ethical standards, independent judgment and a desire to take initiative
- A team player who works well in a friendly, dynamic, fast-paced and hands-on operating environment with a passion for learning the business
- Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Adaptability and flexibility with a pragmatic and business-focused approach to legal issue
Minimum Requirements:
- Attorney with 5+ years’ experience with a major law firm and/or reputable in-house legal environment
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and transaction documents
- Experience with real estate debt and/or equity transactions
- Experience working with contract lifecycle management and use of AI in generation, negotiation and analysis of contracts is preferred
- Office lease experience is preferred
- Familiarity with data privacy laws is preferred
- Experience with single-family or multifamily residential assets preferred
- Credibility and presence to interact with and present at senior executive levels internally and externally
- Superior problem-solving skills and legal judgment, highest ethical standards, and a desire to take initiative
- A team player who works well in a dynamic and hands-on operating environment
- Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Adaptability and flexibility with a pragmatic approach to legal issues
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At Tricon, we are committed to creating a workplace where every individual is valued for their unique contributions, experiences, voices, and backgrounds. By embracing these principles, we aim to positively impact our business and the communities we serve, creating a lasting legacy where everyone can thrive.
Salary Range
Placement within this compensation range will be determined by the candidate's knowledge, experience and skills.
$132,090.00 - $220,150.00
What We Do
At Tricon Residential, we imagine a world where housing unlocks life’s potential.
Tricon Residential is an owner and operator and developer of a growing portfolio of more than 36,000 single-family rental homes in the U.S. Sun Belt and multi-family apartments in Canada. Our commitment to enriching the lives of our employees, residents and local communities underpins Tricon’s culture and business philosophy. We provide high-quality rental housing options for families across the United States and Canada through our technology-enabled operating platform and dedicated on-the-ground operating teams. Our development programs are also delivering thousands of new rental homes and apartments as part of our commitment to help solve the housing supply shortage.
