Assoc Reg RE Counsel FG

Forestar Group Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Forestar Group Inc. is seeking an Associate Region Real Estate Counsel-FG to support the Region Real Estate Counsel across markets.

The role focuses on guidance for land acquisition, development and disposition, with emphasis on contract drafting, due diligence, title and environmental review, and closings. You will work with operations teams, coordinate with outside counsel, and advise on risk while ensuring compliance with corporate policies.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required and current license to practice law.
• 2–3 years’ experience in real estate transactions across markets.
• Experience drafting/negotiating real estate contracts; due diligence and land closings.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple transactions concurrently.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook, Adobe and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Region Counsel to provide legal guidance on land acquisition, development and disposition; draft and negotiate contracts and related documents.
• Coordinate real estate closings with paralegals, division personnel and outside counsel.
• Review and revise contractor and subcontractor contracts and disputes.
• Provide practical business-oriented legal guidance and identify risks; escalate when needed.
• Prepare restrictive covenants and HOA documents; support HOA managers.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on financing districts and bond issuances; ensure policy compliance.
• Support land banking, development and construction agreements and related matters.
• Maintain standard contracts and documents; assist in file management and cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Writing and oral communication

Time management

Business and legal acumen

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Licensed to practice law

Tools

Word

Outlook

Adobe

PowerPoint

Job description

Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company focused on delivering desirable communities for homebuilders in both established locations and long-term growth markets. Forestar’s vision is to be the nation’s leading residential lot developer. The Company’s strategic relationship with D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilder, complements Forestar’s vision of creating neighborhoods that enhance the lives of community residents while creating value for shareholders, trade partners and employees.

Forestar is currently looking for a Associate Region Real Estate Counsel-FG. The right candidate will assist the Region Real Estate Counsel in the oversight and coordination of all legal matters for the assigned region(s). The role will support operations teams at the division level in multiple markets, independently handle routine real estate legal matters as appropriate, and elevate complex or high-risk matters to Region Real Estate Counsel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Region Counsel to provide legal guidance to region and division personnel related to land acquisition, development, and disposition, including drafting and negotiating contracts and related documents, performing title and survey review, environmental due diligence, analyzing zoning and entitlement issues, and consulting and coordinating with outside counsel as necessary
• Coordinate real estate closings with paralegals, division personnel and outside counsel
• Review and revise contractor and subcontractor contract documents; handle related negotiations and disputes
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance to internal clients while identifying and escalating legal, business, and compliance risks
• Prepare restrictive covenants and associated homeowners’ association documents and provide legal support to Region HOA Managers
• Support Region Counsel and division personnel in coordinating with outside counsel on the creation of special financing districts (PIDs, Metro Districts) and subsequent bond issuances to ensure full corporate policy compliance
• Offer support and legal advice regarding land banking, development and construction agreements, joint development agreements, easements, utility agreements, and construction-related disputes
• Analyze and maintain standard contracts and other business documents
• Coordinate with internal legal, finance, accounting, tax, risk management, and operations teams to support compliance with corporate policies, approval requirements, and document retention practices
• With guidance from Region Counsel, help manage a large volume of transaction work, including prioritizing competing deadlines and coordinating with business teams and outside counsel
• Assist in providing direction to indirect support staff responsible for maintaining acquisition and development files
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to travel overnight as needed

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
• Current license to practice law
• 2-3 years’ experience in real estate transactions in various markets
• Experience drafting and negotiating real estate contracts; performing due diligence review, including title, survey, and environmental review; and performing land closings
• Flexibility and organizational ability to manage simultaneously various transactions and projects in a high-performance environment
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills
• Proficient in time management and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form or via Forestar-specific applications
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook, Adobe, and PowerPoint
• Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
• The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with residential land development; single-family residential experience is preferred
• Experience managing a high volume of real estate closings
• Experience managing outside counsel a plus

Estimated Compensation Range: $160,000.00 - $200,000.00

Come join a winning team! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits