Division Counsel

D.R. Horton; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Division Counsel to oversee and coordinate division legal matters with an emphasis on land acquisition. The role requires handling contracts, title issues, and development documents while coordinating with outside counsel and the title company.

The candidate must be a licensed attorney with 5–7 years of experience, possess strong MS Office skills, and be willing to travel overnight as needed. This is a full-time position within the company’s division legal team.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree required.
• Licensed attorney in good standing with state bar association(s).
• 5–7 years of experience and/or training in related law fields.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.
• Ability to sit for long periods and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice related to land acquisition, land use, entitlement, zoning and development; draft and review contracts and land documents.
• Review and revise homebuyer contracts; advise on RESPA, FHA/VA and other compliance.
• Review HOA documents and provide HOA-related guidance; review marketing contracts and programs.
• Assist in managing division litigation with outside counsel; participate in hearings and settlements.
• Advise Division HR on employment policies and safety programs; assist with training.

Education

Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description - Division Counsel (2604675)

Job Description

Division Counsel - 2604675

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 Division Counsel . The right candidate will o versee and coordinate all division legal matters, with an emphasis on land acquisition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide legal advice related to land acquisition, land use, entitlement, zoning, and development, including reviewing and drafting contracts, title and land development documents, and other related documents; working with the title company, municipalities, and special districts; handling closings; consulting with and coordinating with outside counsel

Review and revise homebuyer contract documents; advise regarding RESPA issues, FHA/VA compliance and other home sale issues

Review and revise homeowner association documents and provide advice on homeowner association issues. Review marketing contract and programs; draft documentation as necessary

Assist in managing division litigation, including coordination with outside counsel regarding active and potential litigation matters; the provision of documents and information pertinent to active or potential litigation; attendance at hearings, settlement conferences, and related proceedings

Assist and advise the Division Human Resources Manager with manager training regarding employment policies and practices

Assist and advise the Division Human Resources Manager regarding safety programs, the review and revision of manual and written policies, and safety issues including OSHA

Review and revise subcontractor contract documents, handle disputes

Provide advice regarding employment matters and issues

Provide advice regarding legal issues in construction and warranty

Handle customer disputes; coordinate with outside counsel as necessary

Provide advice regarding various other division matters

Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Ability to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities

May have supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.)

Five to seven years of experience and/or training

Must be a licensed attorney and in good standing with state bar association(s) of which you are a member

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications

Proficiency with MS Office and email

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

Prior experience in corporate or environmental law

• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail

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

• 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

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