Now Hiring - Dolphin Property Services LLC - Manager of Portfolio of Landlord Tenant Cases in New York, NY

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Job Title: Manager of Portfolio of Landlord Tenant Cases Location: Manhattan/Yonkers, NY Classification: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime) Summary/Objective: Dolphin Property Services is a real estate property management company specializing in affordable housing properties. We are a growing New York-based Property Management firm looking for a Manager of Portfolio of Landlord Tenant Cases. The Manager will oversee legal, compliance, and risk management functions for the company's property management operations. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local housing laws; manages outside legal counsel; and provides strategic and operational guidance regarding the processes for collecting rents and initiating holdover cases. The ideal candidate has strong experience in property management, housing compliance, and landlord tenant disputes including holdovers and nonpayment matters. Essential function/Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following: * Develop and oversee the company's legal strategy, policies, and procedures to support business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. * Provide legal guidance on landlord tenant matters * Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local housing laws, including fair housing, landlord-tenant laws, and rent regulations. * Draft, review, and negotiate settlement stiputlations. * Manage all litigation, claims, and disputes, including those related to tenants. * Coordinate and oversee outside counsel as it relates to the prosecution of holdover and non-payment cases. * Identify potential areas of legal exposure and implement proactive risk mitigation strategies. * Develop and maintain policies and training programs to improve collections. * Support property managers and operations teams with legal and compliance questions or escalations. * Review and update standard operating procedures, contracts, and forms used across the portfolio regarding collections and landlord tenant matters. * Monitor changes in landlord tenant related policies, procedures and laws. * Represent the company in landlord tenant court. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in related field or 10+ years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in real estate, property management, or housing law. * Strong understanding of fair housing, rent stabilization, and landlord-tenant regulations. * Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills. * Strategic thinker with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives * YARDI experience Benefits Overview: We are committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: * Medical Insurance - Full premium paid by the company for the employee only coverage. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following your hire date. * Dental and Vision Insurance - Affordable coverage options for preventive and ongoing care. * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support services to assist with personal and professional challenges. * FinFit - Financial wellness resources to support smart financial planning and management. * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Includes both Traditional and Roth options, with employer matching up to 4%. * Company-Paid Life Insurance - Providing financial protection for you and your loved ones. * Annual Performance-Based Bonus - Recognizing and rewarding individual and company achievements. * Paid Time Off (PTO) - Accrual begins immediately, starting at 120 hours per year , prorated based on hire date. * Paid Sick Leave - 56 hours annually to support your health and wellness. * Paid Holidays - 12 company-observed holidays each year. * Volunteer Day - One paid day annually to support community involvement. * Tuition Reimbursement - Financial assistance for job-related education and professional development. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Ability to Relocate: * New York, NY 10035: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person