Associate Landlord-Tenant Attorney

Velair Development Company is seeking an In-House LandlordTenant Attorney to manage and oversee all legal matters related to LandlordTenant law across our property management portfolio.

This role provides day-to-day legal support to operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws while mitigating legal risk and supporting operational efficiency.

The Attorney will serve as Velairs primary internal legal resource for eviction actions, lease enforcement, fair housing matters, resident disputes, and housing court proceedings.

This individual will work closely with property management and leadership to provide proactive legal guidance in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Essential Functions Legal & Court Representation Handle and oversee landlordtenant legal matters across the Velair portfolio, including evictions, lease enforcement, unlawful detainer actions, rent escrow claims, and related proceedings.

Represent Velair in housing court, mediation sessions, and administrative hearings as required.

Prepare, review, and file pleadings, motions, affidavits, and other legal documents related to landlordtenant matters.

Manage case workflow efficiently to support portfolio operations across multiple counties.

Advisory & Risk Management Provide ongoing legal advice to property management and leadership regarding landlordtenant issues, resident disputes, and operational decisions.

Advise on risk mitigation strategies related to lease language, enforcement practices, resident communications, and operational procedures.

Review and approve lease templates, notices, and internal policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Provide guidance on fair housing compliance and related regulatory matters.

Training & Internal Support Serve as a legal resource for escalated resident grievances and complex operational issues.

Collaborate with leadership on legal strategy related to portfolio operations and policy development.

Support operational teams with practical, solution-oriented legal guidance.

Secondary Duties Perform additional legal and administrative duties as assigned by Velair leadership.

Assist with special projects related to acquisitions, dispositions, or operational initiatives as needed.