CORP - Legal Counsel

Lennar USA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Home purchase discounts

Education assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Legal Counsel – Litigation in California to work on front-line matters close to the business. You will partner with divisional leaders to evaluate claims, manage risk, and drive litigation and regulatory work with senior attorneys guiding the process.

The role offers broad exposure to business decisions, advancement in legal judgment, and a hybrid work schedule. In-house team balances risk with business goals within a large homebuilding company.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the U.S.
• 0–5+ years of legal experience with a strong litigation background.
• Experience in insurance defense, construction defect, bodily injury, real estate litigation, or related areas preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, research, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide business partnership, integrating legal expertise with corporate strategy.
• Embrace legal tech, AI-driven tools, cybersecurity, and data privacy strategies.
• Draft, review, and support execution of standard agreements and legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Drive litigation, investigations, regulatory filings, and compliance activities with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.
• Perform legal research, issue analysis, and due-diligence, preparing memoranda and summaries.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Business partnering

Education

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

Job description

Legal Counsel

Please note: The full compensation range for the Corporate Counsel - Litigation position in California is $126,500.00 - $189,700.00 USD Annual, which differs slightly from the range currently reflected in the external posting. Also, please note the Legal department has a 4/1 hybrid schedule.

We are Lennar

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, 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.

A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future

This is more than an opportunity to review documents and research case law. As Legal Counsel – Litigation, you will be close to the business and on the front lines of legal matters impacting Lennar’s divisions every day. You will partner directly with divisional leaders and internal business teams to evaluate claims, resolve disputes, manage risk, and address legal issues before they escalated. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of matters, develop your legal judgment, appear in court when appropriate, and learn how an in-house legal team balances legal risk with real-world business objectives.

You will work closely with experienced Assistant General Counsels, senior attorneys, paralegals, Risk, and divisional stakeholders. As your experience grows, so will the complexity and ownership of the matters you handle.

For an attorney early in their career, this is an opportunity to build broad, practical litigation experience from inside the business—with exposure to the people, decisions, and issues that drive a large public company.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Provide business partnership, integrating legal expertise with corporate strategy.


• Embrace legal tech, AI-driven tools, cybersecurity, and data privacy strategies.


• Draft, review, and support execution of standard agreements and legal documents, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established legal templates, policies, and approval frameworks.


• Drive litigation, investigations, regulatory filings, and compliance activities, assisting with fact gathering, document preparation, discovery support, and coordination with internal stakeholders and outside counsel under senior attorney guidance.


• Perform legal research, issue analysis, and due‑diligence activities, preparing clear memoranda, summaries, and recommendations for review by senior attorneys and legal leadership.


• Maintain accurate and well‑organized matter documentation and records, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal record‑keeping requirements.


• Identify, flag, and elevate complex, novel, or high‑risk issues to senior attorneys in a timely manner, contributing to risk awareness and appropriate decision‑making.


• Partner with business teams on routine legal questions and matters, providing responsive, professional support while reinforcing established legal processes and controls.


• Develop legal judgment and technical skills through hands‑on experience, feedback, and mentorship, progressively increasing responsibility and complexity of work handled.


• Drive team efficiency and continuous improvement, supporting updates to templates, checklists, playbooks, and knowledge resources as directed.

Your Toolbox

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


• Licensed to practice law in the U.S.


• 0–5+ years of legal experience with a strong litigation background.


• Experience in insurance defense, construction defect, bodily injury, real estate litigation, or a related practice area is strongly preferred.


• Experience handling claims, disputes, demands, or smaller matters independently is highly valued.


• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, research, and communication skills.


• Strong judgment and the ability to translate legal analysis into practical business recommendations.


• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-moving environment.


• Comfortable working directly with business stakeholders and collaborating across functions.

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits:

We reasonably expect the base compensation offered for this position to range from an annual salary of $126,500.00 - $158,100, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors such as employee qualifications, geographic pay differentials (e.g., cost of labor/living, etc.), and operational considerations.

• This position may be eligible for bonuses.


• This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section in accordance with Company Policy.


• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.

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.

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits

We reasonably expect the base compensation offered for this position to range from an annual salary of $126,500.00 - $158,100, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors such as employee qualifications, geographic pay differentials (e.g., cost of labor/living, etc.), and operational considerations.

• This position may be eligible for bonuses.


• This position may be eligible for commissions.


• This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section in accordance with Company Policy.


• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well‑being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

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