Division Counsel: Land Acquisition & Development

Taleo Social Sourcing; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time

Company Holidays

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Division Counsel to oversee division legal matters with an emphasis on land acquisition. The role involves advising on contracts, land use, and development while coordinating with outside counsel and title companies.

Responsibilities include managing litigation, advising HR and safety policies, reviewing subcontractor agreements, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) required.
• Five to seven years of experience and/or training.
• Must be licensed attorney in good standing.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.
• Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday and travel overnight.

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
• Assist in drafting job descriptions
• 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

Skills

Land acquisition

Contract review

Legal advice

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Five to seven years experience

Licensed attorney in good standing

Tools

MS Office

Email

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Division Counsel to oversee division legal matters with an emphasis on land acquisition. The role involves advising on contracts, land use, and development while coordinating with outside counsel and title companies.

Responsibilities include managing litigation, advising HR and safety policies, reviewing subcontractor agreements, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Domestic travel may be required.