Evergreen Residential is a high growth Real Estate Company and institutional investment platform in the single-family residential ('SFR') and build-to-rent (“BTR”) sectors. We are committed to changing the way investors own and manage SFR homes, and to building a modern way to deliver the data, tools and services that enable our clients to invest in the world’s largest asset class at scale. Our team is collaborative, open-minded and curious. Transparency is a core value, we speak our minds, are responsible for our actions and celebrate our wins. We are serious about our business, but we don't take ourselves too seriously.

We offer a flexible, empowering culture, competitive compensation and benefits, and the opportunity to work with and learn from industry pioneers and experts.

If you are self-motivated and mission driven with a ‘can do’ mindset and see solutions where others may see problems, come and grow with us!

We are looking for a talented attorney with institutional real estate transactional experience to work on a range of transactions for the Company, including community purchases and multi-asset acquisitions, as well as property operating company and regulatory matters. This position will be integral to our legal department and will also collaborate closely with our property management team to have a ground up view on real estate assets and related federal, state and local laws.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, focused, can explain complex matters easily, works well with others, detail oriented, organized, and looking for a challenge in a fantastic work culture. They will have graduated law school with great grades and spent three to five years working with institutional real estate matters in a national midsize or large law firm before deciding to explore in-house roles.

The Role: This position is wide-ranging and covers many aspects of the business, including the following responsibilities:

Advice: Provide timely, practical, and risk-based legal guidance to the property management team and other internal stakeholders on a wide range of matters, including, consumer complaints, demand letters, threatened litigation, active litigation, insurance claims, regulatory inquiries, and reputationally sensitive issues. Serve as a trusted advisor, addressing complex legal inquiries and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Must be comfortable interacting with sophisticated institutional investors. Collaborate closely with teams across property management, operations, compliance, communications, and leadership to support business initiatives and ensure legal considerations are appropriately addressed in both routine and high-impact matters.
Insurance and Claims: Manage and advise on insurance-related matters, including claim intake, coverage analysis, coordination with carriers, and dispute resolution. Partner with internal teams to ensure proper documentation, escalation, and handling of claims, and identify opportunities to improve claims processes and outcomes.
Drafting and Review: Draft, review, and revise a wide range of documents and communications relating to disputes, claims, property management operations, and risk mitigation efforts. This may include, but is not limited to, settlement documents, demand responses, escalation communications, internal guidance materials, and other legal and operational documentation. Implement meticulous drafting practices to ensure documents adhere to company standards and comply with relevant legal statutes and regulations, facilitating seamless operational processes and minimizing legal risks.
Leasing and Community Operations: Review residential lease agreements and community operating documents. Advise on landlord-tenant matters, lease enforcement, and tenant-related disputes. Provide guidance on homeowner association matters and community governance where applicable, and support property management teams with lease administration and enforcement.