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Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work®. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life.

Join Our Team as an Assistant Vice President - Corporate Counsel

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Vice President - Corporate Counsel to join our dynamic team. This role is integral to advising on corporate transactional, real estate, securities, and corporate governance matters. The successful candidate will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including Development, Accounting, Finance, Investor Relations, Sustainability, and Human Resources, to support real estate transactions, ensure compliance with securities laws, and provide general corporate legal advice as a key member of the company’s in-house legal team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale, escrow, and related documents in connection with the Company’s acquisition and disposition of land, single family homes, and residential subdivisions.

• Review and advise with respect to real estate due diligence matters, including title reports, covenants, conditions, and restrictions (“CC&Rs”), ALTA surveys, plats, easements, and development agreements.

• Negotiate and administer real estate finance transactions, including land banking, joint venture, and loan agreements relating to the Company’s real estate assets and development activities.

• Review annual and quarterly Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings prepared by the financial reporting team. Draft and review other SEC filings, including the proxy statement and Forms 8-K.

• Assist with corporate governance policies and matters, including preparation of board materials and minutes, ensuring compliance with Board and Committee policies and charter documents, and subsidiary management.

• Administer the company's Insider Trading Policy, including Section 16 reporting and insider trading compliance matters.

• Support capital markets transactions including debt and equity offerings and related registration statements and prospectuses.

• Advise on sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) related matters, including compliance with SEC climate change disclosure requirements.

  Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

• At least three years of experience at law firms and/or public companies as an in-house attorney

• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California and/or Nevada or eligible to serve as registered in-house counsel

• Strong preference for initial experience with a top-tier national law firm

• Preference for experience with real estate investment trusts (“REITs”)

• Highly organized with the capacity to work both independently and in cross-functional teams and to manage internal and external stakeholders

• Collaborative interaction with others, including senior management, other members of the legal department, and team members across the company

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple projects at one time

• Intellectual curiosity and drive to learn new areas of law quickly

• A proactive approach to recognizing needs, anticipating issues, and following through to solve problem

• Willingness to travel as needed

• PC skills

  Build your career with us:

  At AMH, we know what it takes to feel at home. That’s not just our product; it’s also our culture. We work to maintain a people-first culture of trust, belonging, and inclusion, where our employees are empowered to collaborate and take initiative. If you’re ready to elevate your career, we hope you'll consider making your home with us. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out soon! To learn more about our workplace, please visit amh.com/careers. #LI-MA1, #LI-Hybrid

In the states of Colorado, California, Washington, and Illinois; the anticipated pay range/scale for this position is $137,273.00 to $196,292.00. Actual starting base pay within this range will depend on factors including geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience.

• Position is also eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts and/or health savings accounts; dependent savings accounts; 401(k) with company matching contributions; employee stock purchase plan; and, a tuition reimbursement program. The Company provides 9 paid holidays per year and, upon hire, new employees will accrue paid time off (PTO) at a rate of 0.0577 hours of PTO per hour worked, up to a maximum of 120 hours per year.

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