Assistant General Counsel, Real Estate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 1:1 match

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation and sick leave

Home Purchase Discounts

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Director, Assistant General Counsel to join their legal team in Irving, Texas. This role focuses on providing legal guidance for land acquisition, development, and related real estate matters.

The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of experience, including substantial background in real estate law, along with excellent negotiation and communication skills. Lennar offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of legal experience in real estate transactions.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing legal teams.
• Ability to give practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead real estate practice groups and manage legal pipelines.
• Draft and negotiate complex real estate agreements.
• Provide legal support for zoning, entitlement, and construction issues.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

We are Lennar. Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for our Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

Director, Assistant General Counsel

This role is a key member of Lennar’s in‑house legal team, providing practical, business‑oriented legal support on land acquisition, land development, entitlement, title, construction, and related real estate matters for one or more divisions or regions. The Director works closely with division leadership and cross‑functional teams to structure, negotiate, and close transactions, manage legal risk, support internal approvals, oversee outside counsel where appropriate, and help move communities from deal evaluation through closing and development execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a workstream or regional portfolio within the Real Estate practice, prioritizing the legal pipeline, allocating work, and ensuring timely, high‑quality, and risk‑balanced delivery of services.
• Provide practical, time‑to‑market legal advice to Division and Region leadership, translating legal requirements and commercial considerations into clear guidance.
• Oversee, draft, negotiate, and resolve complex agreements such as purchase and sale agreements, development and reimbursement agreements, easements, access agreements, and other transaction documents.
• Support zoning, entitlement, development, and construction‑related legal requirements, coordinating with business teams and senior legal leadership.
• Manage matter‑level financial responsibilities, including moderate outside counsel spend, budget tracking, and cost‑conscious decision‑making.
• Develop and implement legal standards, processes, and playbooks to ensure consistent application of policies.
• Lead and mentor attorneys and legal professionals, providing guidance on complex matters and supporting professional development.
• Serve as a key legal partner to business leaders across functions to anticipate risks and deliver timely, practical solutions.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the U.S.
• 10–15 years of legal experience, with substantial experience in real estate transactions, land acquisition, land development, homebuilding, commercial real estate, construction, or closely related practice.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements and related transaction documents, and advising on title, survey, diligence, entitlement, closing, and development‑related issues.
• Ability to provide clear, practical, risk‑balanced advice to business leaders and cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, judgment, and communication skills, capable of operating at both strategic and day‑to‑day execution levels.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing legal teams and external counsel.
• Prior experience in a senior in‑house legal role or comparable law firm position.

Physical & Site Presence

This is primarily a sedentary office position requiring the candidate to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $165,500–$206,900 annually, subject to adjustment based on qualifications, geographic pay, and operational considerations.

• Eligible for bonuses.
• Eligible for commissions.
• Eligible for described benefits in accordance with Company Policy.

Life at Lennar

Lennar offers robust health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), a 401(k) with a 1:1 match up to 5%, Paid Parental Leave, an Associate Assistance Plan, Education Assistance Program, up to $30,000 Adoption Assistance, up to three weeks vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave, Personal Day policies, New Hire Referral Bonus, Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as Everyone’s Included Day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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