Assistant Counsel - Real Estate & Compliance

Socket.dev; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Custom Homes seeks an Assistant Counsel to support the General Counsel and VP of Land and Counsel in providing legal guidance across residential homebuilding and land development operations. The role collaborates with executive leadership to manage risk, ensure compliance, and support land acquisition and development efforts.

The position covers contract review and drafting, corporate governance, real estate transactions, zoning and land use, customer disputes, and regulatory

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in Pennsylvania in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of legal experience in real estate, corporate legal department, or related practice.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate and land development contracts, construction agreements, vendor and trade partner contracts, sales documents, general business agreements and forms, and other transactional documents
• Ensure contracts, real estate documents and other legal documents comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
• Provide day-to-day legal advice and support to internal departments including operations, sales, marketing, warranty, construction, human resources, IT and customer relations
• Support with identifying and assessing legal risks related to construction, warranties, customer relations, marketing programs, sales practices, and business operations
• Support with recommendations of practical, cost-effective solutions to mitigate legal exposure
• Support the General Counsel and the Vice President of Land and Counsel in developing and implementing risk management, real estate and business strategies
• Support with monitoring and researching state, federal, and local laws and regulations affecting homebuilding, residential construction, real estate development, warranty and sales
• Assisting in ensuring company compliance with zoning, land use, environmental, permitting, and other regulatory requirements
• Help maintain and update company policies, procedures, and standard forms to reflect current legal requirements
• Assist in managing and resolving customer disputes, warranty claims, construction defect allegations, consumer complaints, and other consumer issues
• Litigation support and coordination with outside counsel
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, correspondence, and pleadings
• Assist in managing case files and tracking deadlines to ensure deadlines are met
• Serve as a point of contact with homebuyers, trade partners, municipalities, lenders, title companies, suppliers, and other external parties
• Represent Keystone Custom Homes professionally in legal and business matters
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with corporate governance matters, board resolutions, and entity maintenance
• Support due diligence for acquisitions, financing, and strategic initiatives and acquisitions
• Handle special projects and additional legal matters as assigned by the General Counsel and Vice President of Land and Counsel

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Admission to practice law in Pennsylvania

Job description

Keystone Custom Homes seeks an Assistant Counsel to support the General Counsel and VP of Land and Counsel in providing legal guidance across residential homebuilding and land development operations. The role collaborates with executive leadership to manage risk, ensure compliance, and support land acquisition and development efforts.

The position covers contract review and drafting, corporate governance, real estate transactions, zoning and land use, customer disputes, and regulatory