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