Assistant Counsel — Real Estate & Compliance

Keystone Custom Homes; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Custom Homes in Lancaster, PA is seeking an Assistant Counsel to provide comprehensive legal guidance across real estate, land development, and corporate matters. This role partners with the General Counsel and senior leadership to manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will draft and negotiate real estate contracts, oversee governance, and support acquisitions while balancing business objectives. A JD, PA license, and at least two years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• J.D. required and PA bar in good standing.
• Experience in real estate, land use, or construction law is preferred.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiating, and issue-spotting abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate and land development contracts.
• Support corporate governance and board matters.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice to internal departments.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting homebuilding and construction.
• Assist in due diligence for acquisitions and financing.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation matters.

Skills

Contract & transactional knowledge

Legal research & writing

Analytical thinking

Communication & interpersonal skills

Multitasking & deadline management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Pennsylvania bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI/legal research platforms

Job description

Keystone Custom Homes in Lancaster, PA is seeking an Assistant Counsel to provide comprehensive legal guidance across real estate, land development, and corporate matters. This role partners with the General Counsel and senior leadership to manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will draft and negotiate real estate contracts, oversee governance, and support acquisitions while balancing business objectives. A JD, PA license, and at least two years of relevant experience are required.