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About The Neiders Company

The Neiders Company is a fully integrated real estate investment firm that owns and operates 85+ multifamily workforce and affordable housing communities across the Pacific Northwest and Southwestern United States. Our mission is to transform lives by transforming communities. We are a fast-growing, values-driven organization committed to providing high-quality, attainable housing for working families.

Position Summary

We are seeking a business-savvy and pragmatic Senior Corporate Counsel to join our in-house legal team. This role will split responsibilities between managing Washington State eviction matters (~ 50%) and providing corporate legal support (~ 50%) in areas such as contract review, employment documentation, acquisitions, and financing transactions.

The ideal candidate has 5–6 years of legal experience, including 4 years in a law firm setting and 1–2 years of in-house or private business law experience. This is a high-impact position for someone who enjoys working closely with executive leadership and contributing directly to operational and strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Eviction & Landlord-Tenant (50%)

• Lead all unlawful detainer (eviction) matters in Washington State, from notice through court resolution.
• Advise property management teams on compliance with state and local housing laws.
• Draft and file eviction documents; represent the company in court or coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
• Standardize and maintain internal processes for eviction case handling and documentation.

Corporate Legal Work (50%)

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and employment-related documents.
• Support real estate acquisitions, including review of purchase agreements, title, diligence materials, and closing documentation.
• Assist in the review and interpretation of loan and financing documents.
• Provide legal advice on corporate governance, operational risk, and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with the executive team to align legal strategies with business objectives and priorities.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in Washington State.
• 5–6 years of total legal experience, including:
  • 4 years at a law firm, and
  • 1–2 years of in-house counsel or direct business law experience, preferably in real estate, property management, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated experience with Washington State landlord-tenant law and unlawful detainer litigation.
• Strong legal drafting and analytical skills, particularly with contracts and business transactions.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• Interest in growing with the business and being a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

Employee Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (Eligible after 60 days)
• MetLife: Supplemental Insurance (Eligible after 60 days)
• Employee Assistance Program which includes, financial education, legal assistance, and counseling services
• 401k after 90 days of employment
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability Options
• 15 PTO Days (Accrual starts on hire date and can be used after 90 days of employment)
• 6 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday (Veteran's Day or Day after Thanksgiving)
• ORCA card offered, parking available at the corporate office
• Health and Wellness Program
• E-Learning Platform for Training and Development