Division Counsel: Land Acquisition & Development

D.R. Horton; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Division Counsel to oversee and coordinate all division-level legal matters, with emphasis on land acquisition. The role involves advising on land use, entitlements, zoning, and development, and reviewing contracts and title documents.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree, 5–7 years of experience, and be licensed counsel. Responsibilities include managing litigation with outside counsel and guiding HR and safety policy matters within the division.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required and active bar admission.
• Five to seven years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of land acquisition, entitlements, zoning and development.
• Ability to coordinate with outside counsel and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on land acquisition and development matters.
• Review and draft contracts, title documents, and development agreements.
• Coordinate with title companies and municipalities on project closings.
• Oversee or assist in division litigation with outside counsel.
• Advise on employment policies, safety programs, and HR issues.

Skills

Legal analysis

Land use law

Contract review

Education

J.D. Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Email management

Job description

Job Description - Division Counsel (2604485)

Job Description

Division Counsel - 2604485

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

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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