Associate Regional Counsel, Real Estate & Land Development

D.R. Horton - Multifamily; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. seeks an Associate Region Counsel to provide support, advice and leadership on the region’s legal matters, with emphasis on land acquisition, development, and disposition, under the direction of the Region Counsel.

The role involves reviewing and revising homebuyer contracts, subcontractor and commercial lease documents, handling RESPA/FHA/VA issues, and coordinating with outside counsel. Travel overnight is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Juris Doctoral degree (J.D.) and be licensed in Arizona.
• Five to ten years of real estate / development experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.
• Ability to sit for majority of workday and operate computer equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice related to land acquisition, development, and disposition, including drafting contracts and related documents, working with division personnel, and consulting with outside counsel as necessary.
• Review and revise homebuyer contract documents.
• Provide advice regarding RESPA issues, FHA/VA compliance and other issues.
• Review, negotiate and revise subcontractor contract documents and disputes.
• Review, negotiate and revise commercial lease documents for premises leased by the divisions.
• Respond to government inquiries and complaints.
• Provide advice regarding legal issues in construction, home sales and warranty.
• Investigate, negotiate and resolve homebuyer and homeowner disputes.
• Provide advice regarding various region matters and ensure that region and division policies, procedures and contracts comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Review marketing contracts and programs and draft documentation and disclosures as necessary.
• Coordinate outside counsel as necessary.
• 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.

Skills

Contract drafting

MS Office

Land development knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc. seeks an Associate Region Counsel to provide support, advice and leadership on the region’s legal matters, with emphasis on land acquisition, development, and disposition, under the direction of the Region Counsel.

The role involves reviewing and revising homebuyer contracts, subcontractor and commercial lease documents, handling RESPA/FHA/VA issues, and coordinating with outside counsel. Travel overnight is required.