Position Overview

The Head of Legal at Community Management Holdings will provide strategic leadership across five core practice areas: contracts, litigation, employment law, M&A and regulatory. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will focus on developing and managing relationships with specialized external counsel while providing internal strategic guidance on legal matters affecting the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management

Lead the development, negotiation, and standardization of all corporate contracts
Establish contract management systems and approval processes
Oversee the review and approval of commercial agreements
Develop standard templates and playbooks for routine contracts
Select and manage external counsel for specialized contract matters

Litigation Management

Develop and implement litigation strategy across all cases
Manage relationships with litigation counsel across multiple jurisdictions
Oversee case management, including budget control and outcome tracking
Coordinate with business units on litigation prevention strategies
Regular reporting on litigation status and risk assessment to executive team and board of directors

Employment & Labor Law

Oversee all employment-related legal matters
Guide HR team on complex employment issues
Manage external employment law counsel
Develop and update employment policies and procedures
Coordinate response to employment claims and disputes

Mergers & Acquisitions

Coordinate with external M&A counsel
Review transaction documents
Manage post-acquisition legal

Regulatory Matters

Ensure review and compliance of regulatory requirements
Develop and maintain network of specialized legal providers in monitoring and understanding the multi-state regulatory landscape of HOA/Community management
Ensure understanding of regulatory matters that might impact M&A.

External Counsel Management

Develop and maintain network of specialized legal providers
Establish performance metrics for external counsel
Manage legal budget and outside counsel fees
Coordinate work across multiple law firms and specialties
Regular evaluation of external counsel performance and value

Qualifications

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in state bar association – ideally AZ or a state with reciprocity
15+ years of legal experience
Demonstrated experience managing external counsel relationships
Strong background in contract negotiation and corporate transactions
Experience in employment law and litigation management
M&A transaction experience

Preferred

In-house counsel experience
Multi-jurisdiction bar admissions
Experience in legal operations and process improvement
Background in legal technology implementation

Skills & Competencies

Strategic thinking and business acumen
Outstanding project management abilities
Excellence in written and verbal communication
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Budget management experience

Location/Travel

Full-time position, ideally based at corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ
Travel as required but expected to be 10% or less
On-call availability for urgent legal matters

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Wellness program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-matching 401k contributions
Paid vacation, holiday, and volunteer time
Company-paid Short-term Disability
Optional Long-term Disability
Employee assistance program
Optional Pet Insurance
Training and Educational Assistance
Perhaps most importantly, a service-oriented team who is dedicated to your success!

Additional Information

If driving is, or becomes, a requirement of the role, it is required, at all times, that you hold a valid state driver’s license for the class of vehicle you are driving, maintain a clean motor vehicle report, and hold current automobile insurance at statutory limits. You must notify People Operations immediately regarding any change to your motor vehicle standing. CCMC may periodically review motor vehicle reports to ensure compliance with these requirements.

The physical requirements can vary, but generally, they may include:

Mobility: Ability to walk the grounds long distances in various weather conditions.
Lifting and Carrying: Occasionally lifting and carrying supplies or equipment up to 25 pounds.
Extended Sitting or Standing: Capability to sit or stand for extended periods during meetings or events.
Manual Dexterity: Skills in using technology, including computers and mobile devices.
Driving: Ability to operate vehicle to perform certain job functions. (Please note: We will request and review an MVR at the time of hire and on a periodic basis thereafter to ensure that employees maintain a satisfactory driving status.)

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application process or in performing the job duties as described in the posting, please email talent@ccmcnet.com so we can review next steps together.

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