Division Counsel

D. R. Horton; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Job summary

D. R. Horton, a leading homebuilder in the U.S., is looking for a Division Counsel in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The candidate will oversee legal matters, particularly in land acquisition, and provide legal advice on various issues including contracts and disputes.

As a required qualification, a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and five to seven years of legal experience are essential. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, and a stock purchase plan.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience and/or training.
• Licensed attorney in good standing with state bar association(s).
• Ability to sit for the majority of the 8-hour workday.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all division legal matters with an emphasis on land acquisition.
• Provide legal advice regarding land use, contracts, and development.
• Assist in managing division litigation and provide advice on employment matters.

Skills

Legal advice related to land acquisition

Ability to apply common sense understanding

Proficiency with MS Office

Multi-tasking

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Division Counsel (2602538)

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. Visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

Position Overview

The right candidate will oversee 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; reviewing and drafting contracts, title and land development documents, and other related documents; coordinating with 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; 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 managerial 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.
• Conduct 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

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Five to seven years of experience and/or training.
• Licensed attorney in good standing with state bar association(s) of membership.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form or via DRH applications.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.
• Physical requirements: 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in corporate or environmental law.
• Ability to multi‑task and attention to detail.

Physical Work Environment

• 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.