Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

Lennar; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 165,500 - 206,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Education assistance program

Vacation and sick leave

Home-purchase discounts

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Director, Assistant General Counsel – Litigation in Irving, Texas. This position requires advising senior leadership on high-impact cases and managing outside attorneys in various litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of legal experience, ideally managing in-house litigation.

Responsibilities include preparing litigation reports, mentoring legal professionals, and ensuring compliance with legal strategies. Candidates must possess strong leadership and negotiation skills. Competitive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan, are offered.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in-house litigation.
• Experience advising executive leadership on legal matters.
• Prior experience in a senior legal role.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership on high-impact litigation cases.
• Manage outside attorneys and litigation matters.
• Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from accredited law school

Job description

Director, Assistant General Counsel – Litigation

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership on high-impact cases, providing strategic guidance and recommendations for appropriate resolution, including settlement, mediation, or trial.
• Serve as a key legal partner to business leaders, collaborating across functions to anticipate legal risks, support initiatives, and deliver timely, practical legal solutions aligned with organizational priorities and values.
• Manage outside attorneys in all aspects of litigation facing the enterprise, including construction defects, personal injury, environmental, employment, land use, and contract disputes.
• Manage matter‑level financial responsibilities, including oversight of moderate outside counsel and settlement spend, budget tracking, and cost‑conscious decision‑making consistent with approved frameworks and escalation thresholds.
• Assist in the preparation of litigation and risk reports to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, outside auditors, and internal business clients.
• Responsible for establishing and assuring compliance with case management strategies to further the business goals of the company.
• Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial, including coordinating preparation sessions and advising on testimony strategy.
• Lead and mentor lower-level attorneys and legal professionals, providing guidance on complex matters, reinforcing best practices, and supporting professional development and performance expectations.
• Assist with an array of departmental administrative matters, budgetary and compliance activities, internal investigations, and other legal matters as they arise.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in the U.S.
• 10-15 years of relevant legal experience, with a preference for some experience managing in‑house litigation at a publicly traded corporation.
• Experience advising executive leadership on complex legal, regulatory, and risk‑management matters.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing legal teams and external counsel.
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, balancing legal risk with business growth.
• Prior experience in a senior in‑house legal role or comparable law firm position.

Physical & Office / Site Presence Requirements

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the incumbent to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.

Compensation & Benefits

Base compensation: $165,500.00 – $206,900.00 annually, subject to adjustments based on business‑related factors such as employee qualifications, geographic pay differentials, and operational considerations.

• This position may be eligible for bonuses.
• This position may be eligible for commissions.
• This position will be eligible for the following benefits: health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) retirement plan with a $1 for $1 company match up to 5%, paid parental leave, associate assistance plan, education assistance program, up to $30,000 in adoption assistance, up to three weeks vacation annually, holiday and sick leave, personal day policies, new‑hire referral bonus program, home‑purchase discounts, and the Everyone’s Included Day.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.