Corporate Attorney

D. R. Horton; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Vacation and Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Attorney to support the Legal Department on a broad range of matters including corporate agreements, entity formation, Board of Directors materials, SEC compliance, and corporate financings.

The candidate should have a JD, active State Bar admission, and 1–4 years of relevant in-house or law firm experience, with strong governance and compliance capabilities.

Qualifications

• 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 1–4 years of relevant experience with an in-house organization or law firm.
• Experience with corporate governance and compliance roles.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Corporate law experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active State Bar membership

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description - Corporate Attorney (2603631)

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

• 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 or oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office, Excel and Outlook
• Organizational skills
• Ability to sit for majority of an 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

Benefits

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