Corporate Counsel & Director, Legal Services – Litigation

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in more than 265 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Greystar is seeking a Corporate Counsel & Director, Legal Services – Litigation to support the General Litigation & Disputes team in managing a high-volume, multi-jurisdictional caseload. This role works directly with and reports to the Senior Director of General Litigation & Disputes, providing substantive legal support on outside counsel management, contract and invoice review, internal investigations, and compliance matters. The position is well suited to an attorney with 1-4 years of litigation experience who is looking to build a career in in-house litigation management within the multifamily/real estate industry.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide legal analysis and practical guidance on litigation, dispute, contract, and risk-related issues.
• Assist with the engagement, coordination, and oversight of outside counsel, including monitoring matter status, strategy, budgets, and related reporting.
• Review outside counsel invoices and related billing information for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable guidelines.
• Support internal investigations and fact-development efforts, including gathering information, preparing timelines, coordinating with stakeholders, and assisting with related workstreams.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses, summaries, and memoranda on litigation, operational, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Assist with dispute and claim management from intake through resolution, including coordinating information, tracking deadlines, and supporting response strategy.
• Draft, review, and revise legal correspondence, agreements, releases, notices, and other litigation-related documents.
• Support initiatives to improve legal operations, standardize processes, maintain resources, and enhance matter management practices.
• Track and help manage litigation budgets, reserves, and related financial information in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Perform other litigation management and legal support functions as assigned.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in good standing in at least one state.
• Approximately 1-4 years of litigation experience, whether in a law firm, in-house, or judicial clerkship setting; experience with insurance defense, real estate, landlord-tenant, or fair housing matters is a plus but not required.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate contract language and case facts into clear, practical guidance.
• Working knowledge of civil litigation procedure, discovery, and basic contract/indemnification principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a high volume of matters simultaneously across multiple jurisdictions and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface professionally with outside counsel, business clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with document automation, e-discovery, or matter management tools is a plus.
• A collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive approach, with sound judgment in escalating issues appropriately.

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The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000.

Additional Compensation:

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

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