Division Counsel

D.R. Horton - Multifamily; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending

Life Insurance

Company Holidays

Benefits Package

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Division Counsel to oversee and coordinate division legal matters, with a focus on land acquisition and development.

The role involves advising on land use, entitlements, and contracting, and may require travel to support operations and outside counsel coordination. The successful candidate will have a JD, 5–7 years of experience, and be in good standing with a state bar. This position sits within the company's legal team and provides guidance on diverse

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) is required.
• Five to seven years of legal experience and/or training.
• Licensed attorney in good standing with state bar associations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on land acquisition, land use, entitlement, zoning and development.
• Review and draft contracts, title and development documents; coordinate with title companies and municipalities.
• Review homebuyer contracts and advise on RESPA, FHA/VA and home sale issues.
• Review HOA documents and advise on HOA issues; review marketing contracts.
• Assist in managing division litigation with outside counsel and related proceedings.
• Advise HR on employment policies, training and safety programs (OSHA).
• Review subcontractor contracts; handle disputes and provide construction/warranty advice.
• Handle customer disputes; coordinate with outside counsel as needed.

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

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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

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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