Corporate Attorney

D.R. Horton; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Attorney to join its Legal Department. The role focuses on corporate agreements, entity formation, and SEC compliance for a NYSE-listed company.

Ideal candidates will have a J.D., active State Bar status, and 1–4 years of relevant experience in-house or with a law firm. Strong drafting, governance, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar license.
• 1–4 years of in-house or law firm experience.
• Experience with corporate governance and compliance.
• Ability to draft and review corporate agreements and contracts.
• Familiar with SEC filings and compliance.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review corporate agreements and contracts.
• Assist in due diligence on corporate and financing transactions.
• Prepare materials for the Board of Directors.
• Work on SEC filings and compliance matters.
• Maintain knowledge of new laws and provide training as needed.
• Support corporate governance and entity formation.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract drafting

Due diligence

SEC compliance

Governance

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

State Bar admission

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S. was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Corporate Attorney for their Legal Department. The right candidate will work on a broad range of matters related to corporate agreements, corporate entity formation and matters involving the Board of Directors, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) compliance and filings and corporate financings.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Familiar with Corporate legal matters
• Draft and review corporate agreements and contracts
• Assist in due diligence on corporate and financing transactions
• Assist in the formation, management and compliance related to corporate entities
• Prepare materials for the Board of Directors in a NYSE publicly listed company
• Work on SEC filings and compliance matters
• Review and work with a team on financing matters
• Looking for specific experience and/or a combination of corporate experiences in the listed duties
• Regular and reliable attendance

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the company, and assist with the development of policies and training as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and current license to practice law is required
• Active member in good standing with a State Bar
• Preferred between one and four years of relevant experience with an in-house organization or law firm
• Experience with corporate governance and compliance roles
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office, Excel and Outlook
• Organizational skills
• 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

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 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

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