Associate General Counsel
Southwood Realty
- Gastonia, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 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