The Habitat Company LLC is a leader in residential multi-family real estate management and development. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team as we continue to expand and develop our company nationwide. We are a multi-state organization of over 800 team members specializing in the asset management, property management and project management of market rate, affordable rentals, condominiums, public housing and commercial real estate.

At The Habitat Company, we believe that the quality and experience of our team members makes a difference. Our professional team provides us with the depth of talent and ability that is so crucial to our success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel
• Create and update Weekly Legal Department Meeting Agenda
• Assist in all closing transactions, including purchases, sales & loan refinances
  • Prepare closing checklists, authorizing resolutions, certificates & organizational charts
  • Order certified corporate documents and UCC & other financing searches
  • Assist with preparation of closing documents and other tasks for closings
  • Create electronic closing binder for final transaction documents
• Assist in preparation and revision of legal documents, including Property Management Agreements, Purchase and Sale Contracts, Service Contracts and miscellaneous correspondence
• Form and Maintain Corporate Entities
  • Prepare organizational documents
  • Prepare and file Annual Reports for each entity
• Assist with organization of Lawsuits and Legal Claims
  • Draft Hold Notices and Tender Letters
  • Work with outside counsel and on-site property staff in investigations of claims
• Monitor Building Code Violations
  • Work with outside counsel to resolve any pending violations
  • Prepare City of Chicago RLTO Code Violation Notices for Lease Packages
• Prepare Economic Disclosure Statements for most City of Chicago projects
• Prepare monthly Legal Department billing reports and invoices
• Renew annual business and state broker licenses
• Assist in obtaining expense reimbursements and in processing outside counsel invoices
• Assist in electronic and paper filing
• Prepare legal documents for responses to Request For Proposals submitted by Habitat
• Work closely with Risk Manager, Accounting Department, Habitat Affordable Group, and other Administrative Assistants
• Perform general administrative functions for Legal Department

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must have excellent organizational, problem-solving, editing and communication skills
• Must be proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe & Power Point
• Must have prior experience working with attorneys

We operate in an environment where diversity is valued and individual initiative is rewarded. The scale of our portfolio offers challenges and opportunities for individuals who are looking to further their careers with an innovative company. We offer competitive compensation and benefit package along with development and growth opportunities.