Real Estate & Business Attorney - Outside Legal Counsel (Contract / As Needed)

River Stone Management

River Stone Management LLC is a Houston-based multifamily property management company overseeing residential apartment communities throughout the Greater Houston area.

We are seeking an experienced, Texas-licensed attorney to establish a long-term professional relationship with our company and provide ongoing legal support for routine business operations, real estate matters, regulatory compliance, municipal citations, and litigation.

This is not a traditional full-time position. We are looking for a dependable legal professional who can serve as outside general counsel on an as-needed basis, providing practical, responsive, and cost-effective legal guidance.

Key Responsibilities

Real Estate & Property Management

• Provide legal advice related to multifamily property management and Texas landlord-tenant laws.
• Review and prepare management agreements, vendor contracts, lease-related documents, and legal notices.
• Assist with resident disputes, lease enforcement, property liabilities, and regulatory compliance.
• Advise management regarding property operations and legal risk mitigation.

Municipal Citations & Code Enforcement

• Represent the company in municipal code enforcement matters, citations, and related disputes.
• Assist with city inspections, alleged code violations, administrative proceedings, and municipal court hearings.
• Communicate and negotiate with city officials, prosecutors, and regulatory agencies.
• Advise on responding to recurring inspections, enforcement actions, and potential disputes involving city departments.
• Provide representation in Houston, Pasadena, and surrounding municipalities as needed.

Business & Commercial Litigation

• Handle or assist with business disputes, contract disagreements, vendor claims, and commercial litigation.
• Draft and respond to demand letters, legal notices, settlement proposals, and other legal correspondence.
• Represent the company in litigation, negotiations, mediation, and court proceedings when necessary.
• Evaluate potential legal claims, defenses, liabilities, and settlement opportunities.

General Corporate Legal

Support

• Provide ongoing legal advice regarding business operations, contractual obligations, and liability matters.
• Assist with employment-related legal questions and company policies.
• Review legal correspondence and business agreements.
• Coordinate with bankruptcy, real estate, or other specialized counsel when necessary.
• Work directly with company leadership to provide timely legal guidance and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Active Texas law license in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience preferred.
• Experience in real estate law, business litigation, commercial disputes, or corporate representation.
• Experience representing multifamily property management companies, apartment owners, or real estate businesses strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with municipal code enforcement, city citations, and municipal court proceedings is highly desirable.
• Experience practicing in Harris County and surrounding jurisdictions preferred.
• Strong legal research, drafting, negotiation, and litigation skills.
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice to management and respond promptly to time-sensitive matters.
• Comfortable working independently and managing assignments on an as-needed basis.

Compensation & Engagement Structure

We are seeking a flexible independent legal services arrangement, with the opportunity to establish a long-term relationship as our business continues to grow.

We are open to hourly billing, flat-fee arrangements for specific matters, or other mutually agreed-upon fee structures.

Work will be assigned based on the company's legal needs, with fees and scope discussed and approved in advance. No minimum number of hours is guaranteed.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay: $100.00 - $200.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health savings account

Experience:

• Legal counsel: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Required)

Work Location: In person