Associate Corporate Counsel (Employment & Labor)

Company Overview Asset Living is a third-party management firm and a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, Asset Living has decades of experience delivering exceptional value to our partners. Since the beginning, our undeniable passion has driven our organic growth from a small property management firm to one of the most trusted allies in real estate. Asset Living's growing portfolio includes a multitude of properties across the country that span the multifamily, single-family home rentals, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions.   Asset Living is a fast-growing company made up of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds that differentiate us and help us drive innovation and results for our clients and communities across the US. At Asset Living, we wholeheartedly believe 'Together We Lead, Together We Succeed. We empower each other to lead by example, collaborate, and evolve – inspired by our belief that we can continually improve as individuals and as an organization. Together, we create an environment where every voice is heard, every idea is valued, and every individual experiences opportunities to grow as our company grows. When you join Asset Living, you become part of a dynamic team that thrives on unity, unique talents, and a universal culture of winning.    Recognized as one of the nation's Best and Brightest Places to Work and ranked in the NMHC top 50 professionals, join Asset Living because of its reputation as the most trusted partner in real estate, workplace culture, and growth opportunities. Asset Living is a member of The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and is recognized as an Accredited Management Organization (AMO). Together, we lead the way, and together, we achieve excellence in all that we do. Join a workplace where success is a collective journey and leadership is a shared responsibility.   Associate Corporate Counsel (Employment & Labor) The Associate Corporate Counsel, Employment & Labor reports to the General Counsel and serves as a key legal partner to the company’s Human Resources team and operational leaders. This attorney handles and manages the company’s employment disputes – from agency charges and demand letters through litigation and arbitration – and provides practical, day-to-day advice on employment and labor matters across the company’s multi-state workforce. The role calls for sound judgment and decision-making, often with limited information and tight timeframes. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Report directly to the General Counsel and assist with the reporting to the CEO and Board of Directors as necessary on all material legal matters affecting the company. • Agency Charges: Directly manage and respond to charges and inquiries before the EEOC, the Texas Workforce Commission, and other federal, state, and local agencies, including drafting position statements, responding to information requests, and representing the company in mediation and conciliation. • Demand Letters & Pre-Suit Resolution: Evaluate and respond to attorney demand letters and pre-suit claims, develop resolution strategy, negotiate settlements, and draft settlement and release agreements. • Litigation & Arbitration Management: Manage employment lawsuits and arbitrations, including wage-and-hour class and collective actions, in partnership with outside counsel. Formulate strategy, review pleadings, discovery, and motions, monitor budgets, and make recommendations to outside counsel and the General Counsel. • Litigation Support: Draft and circulate legal holds; coordinate the preservation, collection, and production of documents, including electronic discovery with the company’s IT team; communicate with current a