General Counsel / Chief Compliance Officer

Summary

Be the first General Counsel at a multifamily investment platform that has grown to 7,300+ units and $700M+ AUM since 2020. You’ll report directly to the founders and build legal and compliance from the ground up. $180K-$225K base plus a 15-25% bonus. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Hunter King Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $180,000 - $225,000 per year A bit about us: We are a vertically integrated multifamily investment platform headquartered in Raleigh’s North Hills. Founded in 2020, we acquire, renovate, and operate Class B/C, workforce, and affordable housing communities in smaller, supply-constrained markets across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Today our portfolio includes roughly 7,300 units across 85+ communities in 50+ cities, with $700M+ in assets under management and $60M+ invested in renovations. Our growth has been fast: we went from about 400 units and fewer than 15 employees in early 2024 to more than 150 team members in 2025. We are now hiring our first General Counsel / Chief Compliance Officer to own our legal and compliance functions and help build the infrastructure for our next stage of growth. Why join us? First General Counsel seat, reporting directly to the founders $180,000-$225,000 base salary plus a 15-25% target annual bonus Build the legal and compliance function from scratch instead of inheriting someone else’s Broad scope across multifamily acquisitions, financing, investor offerings, and property operations A proven record of promoting early hires into senior leadership Entrepreneurial, fast-moving culture where legal has a real voice in investment decisions Office in Raleigh’s North Hills Job Details What We Are Looking For: We are looking for a General Counsel / Chief Compliance Officer to be the primary legal advisor for our multifamily investment and operating platform. This person will work directly with our founders and executive leadership on acquisitions, financing, investor offerings, corporate governance, and the regulatory realities of owning and managing apartment communities across seven states. The ideal candidate is an Associate General Counsel, Senior Corporate Counsel, or Deputy General Counsel with real estate investment experience who is ready to step into the top legal role. They should combine strong legal judgment with a commercial mindset and be comfortable working hands-on without a large legal department. Experience with multifamily, affordable housing, or private real estate capital raising is a significant advantage. This role is 100% onsite at our Raleigh, NC headquarters in North Hills. What You Will Do: Serve as the company’s primary in-house legal advisor, partnering directly with the founders and executive leadership on legal, regulatory, and business matters. Provide legal oversight across the multifamily investment lifecycle, including acquisitions, renovations, financing and refinancing, asset management, and dispositions. Review and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, agency and bridge financing documents, joint venture and operating agreements, and other real estate contracts. Lead legal due diligence on acquisitions, identifying title, contractual, and regulatory risks. Advise on ownership structures, investment entities, and joint venture arrangements. Support securities compliance for private investment offerings, including Regulation D, investor disclosures, and related requirements, coordinating with specialized securities counsel as needed. Advise on federal, state, and local regulations affecting property operations across our markets, including fair housing, landlord-tenant, and affordable housing requirements. Build and oversee a scalable compliance framework, including policies, procedures, internal controls, and employee training. Conduct legal and regulatory risk assessments and recommend practical, business-minded solutions. Draft, review, and manage commercial, vendor, and corporate agreements. Support internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, and compliance matters as needed. Manage outside counsel relationships and decide when specialized external expertise is needed. Monitor regulatory developments and advise leadership on how they affect the business. What We Provide: Base Salary: $180,000-$225,000, DOE Annual Bonus: 15-25% target Full-Time, Direct Hire Full Benefits Package Available What We Believe: Not sure if you meet every qualification? We still encourage you to apply! We value inclusivity and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including non-traditional paths. Unique experiences enrich our team, and the willingness to dream big makes you an exceptional candidate! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. Requirements: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with eligibility to practice as in-house counsel in North Carolina Approximately 8-12 years of relevant legal experience Meaningful experience in commercial real estate, real estate investments, or corporate transactions Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex purchase, financing, and operating agreements Working knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management Ability to give independent legal guidance and communicate effectively with executive leadership Comfortable working hands-on without the infrastructure of a large legal department Willingness to work onsite in Raleigh, NC, five days per week Preferred: Multifamily, affordable housing, or LIHTC experience Preferred: In-house experience at a real estate investment company, private equity firm, or real estate investment manager Preferred: Familiarity with securities regulations, private placements, and Regulation D offerings Preferred: Experience with agency (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac) or bridge financing Preferred: Experience building corporate compliance programs and internal policies Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. 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Job Description

Be the first General Counsel at a multifamily investment platform that has grown to 7,300+ units and $700M+ AUM since 2020. You’ll report directly to the founders and build legal and compliance from the ground up. $180K-$225K base plus a 15-25% bonus. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Hunter King Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $180,000 - $225,000 per year A bit about us: We are a vertically integrated multifamily investment platform headquartered in Raleigh’s North Hills. Founded in 2020, we acquire, renovate, and operate Class B/C, workforce, and affordable housing communities in smaller, supply-constrained markets across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Today our portfolio includes roughly 7,300 units across 85+ communities in 50+ cities, with $700M+ in assets under management and $60M+ invested in renovations. Our growth has been fast: we went from about 400 units and fewer than 15 employees in early 2024 to more than 150 team members in 2025. We are now hiring our first General Counsel / Chief Compliance Officer to own our legal and compliance functions and help build the infrastructure for our next stage of growth. Why join us? First General Counsel seat, reporting directly to the founders $180,000-$225,000 base salary plus a 15-25% target annual bonus Build the legal and compliance function from scratch instead of inheriting someone else’s Broad scope across multifamily acquisitions, financing, investor offerings, and property operations A proven record of promoting early hires into senior leadership Entrepreneurial, fast-moving culture where legal has a real voice in investment decisions Office in Raleigh’s North Hills Job Details What We Are Looking For: We are looking for a General Counsel / Chief Compliance Officer to be the primary legal advisor for our multifamily investment and operating platform. This person will work directly with our founders and executive leadership on acquisitions, financing, investor offerings, corporate governance, and the regulatory realities of owning and managing apartment communities across seven states. The ideal candidate is an Associate General Counsel, Senior Corporate Counsel, or Deputy General Counsel with real estate investment experience who is ready to step into the top legal role. They should combine strong legal judgment with a commercial mindset and be comfortable working hands-on without a large legal department. Experience with multifamily, affordable housing, or private real estate capital raising is a significant advantage. This role is 100% onsite at our Raleigh, NC headquarters in North Hills. What You Will Do: Serve as the company’s primary in-house legal advisor, partnering directly with the founders and executive leadership on legal, regulatory, and business matters. Provide legal oversight across the multifamily investment lifecycle, including acquisitions, renovations, financing and refinancing, asset management, and dispositions. Review and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, agency and bridge financing documents, joint venture and operating agreements, and other real estate contracts. Lead legal due diligence on acquisitions, identifying title, contractual, and regulatory risks. Advise on ownership structures, investment entities, and joint venture arrangements. Support securities compliance for private investment offerings, including Regulation D, investor disclosures, and related requirements, coordinating with specialized securities counsel as needed. Advise on federal, state, and local regulations affecting property operations across our markets, including fair housing, landlord-tenant, and affordable housing requirements. Build and oversee a scalable compliance framework, including policies, procedures, internal controls, and employee training. Conduct legal and regulatory risk assessments and recommend practical, business-minded solutions. Draft, review, and manage commercial, vendor, and corporate agreements. Support internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, and compliance matters as needed. Manage outside counsel relationships and decide when specialized external expertise is needed. Monitor regulatory developments and advise leadership on how they affect the business. What We Provide: Base Salary: $180,000-$225,000, DOE Annual Bonus: 15-25% target Full-Time, Direct Hire Full Benefits Package Available What We Believe: Not sure if you meet every qualification? We still encourage you to apply! We value inclusivity and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including non-traditional paths. Unique experiences enrich our team, and the willingness to dream big makes you an exceptional candidate! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. Requirements: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with eligibility to practice as in-house counsel in North Carolina Approximately 8-12 years of relevant legal experience Meaningful experience in commercial real estate, real estate investments, or corporate transactions Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex purchase, financing, and operating agreements Working knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management Ability to give independent legal guidance and communicate effectively with executive leadership Comfortable working hands-on without the infrastructure of a large legal department Willingness to work onsite in Raleigh, NC, five days per week Preferred: Multifamily, affordable housing, or LIHTC experience Preferred: In-house experience at a real estate investment company, private equity firm, or real estate investment manager Preferred: Familiarity with securities regulations, private placements, and Regulation D offerings Preferred: Experience with agency (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac) or bridge financing Preferred: Experience building corporate compliance programs and internal policies Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy