Associate General Counsel

About the Role:

Southwood Realty Company is seeking a licensed attorney to become a part of our team and work under the General Counsel. The attorney will assist this multi-family apartment and real estate firm in providing daily legal guidance to staff, analyzing/drafting contracts, working with lenders, etc. This position will work full-time on site at our Corporate Office in Gastonia, NC.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and draft contracts on behalf of Southwood Realty Company and its affiliates/subsidiaries
• Provide legal advice on business and legal transactions
• Negotiate settlements for legal disputes
• Report and manage insurance claims
• Provide legal advice on how to best comply with all legal standards and regulations
• Provide daily legal guidance to property staff
• Perform administrative and management functions

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and Juris Doctor Degree are required
• License to practice law in at least one state is required (NC, SC, GA, TN, or VA is preferred)
• Previous experience in the practice of law is preferred
• Experience with landlord/tenant law and issues is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to build rapport with staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

About Southwood Realty Company:

From origins of 12 apartment units and one employee in 1977, Southwood Realty Company has grown to own and manage over 23,000 apartment units in NC, SC, GA, TN, and VA. Southwood Realty Company now has over 550 employees and offers a generous benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) plan. Southwood Realty Company continues to grow by constructing new apartment communities and through the acquisition of existing properties. Southwood Realty Company is headquartered in Gastonia, North Carolina and is a privately owned corporation.