Legal Counsel

LAM Lennar Associates Mgmt LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Vacation days

Job summary

Lennar is seeking an early‑career Attorney to provide foundational legal support, drafting and reviewing agreements, assisting with litigation and regulatory work, and partnering with business teams to address routine issues under senior guidance.

The role emphasizes developing legal judgment, knowledge in real estate and corporate governance, and growth within a collaborative, high‑growth environment in Miami, FL.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the U.S. bar.
• 0–5 years of legal experience with focus in real estate, construction, corporate governance, compliance, or commercial transactions.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. Will operate at strategic and operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide business partnership by integrating legal expertise with corporate strategy.
• Draft, review, and support execution of standard agreements and documents.
• Lead litigation support, investigations, and regulatory filings under senior guidance.
• Conduct legal research, issue analysis, and prepare memoranda for review by senior attorneys.
• Maintain organized matter documentation and compliance with records requirements.
• Elevate complex issues to senior attorneys for timely risk awareness and decisions.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Tools

Legal tech

AI-driven tools

Cybersecurity

Job description

Legal Counsel

We are Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States. A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future Legal Counsel is an early‑career attorney who provides foundational legal support. This role drafts and reviews agreements, assists with litigation and regulatory work, conducts legal research, and partners with business teams to address routine issues while developing legal judgment under senior guidance.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

Provide business partnership, integrating legal expertise with corporate strategy. Embrace legal tech, AI-driven tools, cybersecurity, and data privacy strategies. Draft, review, and support execution of standard agreements and legal documents, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established legal templates, policies, and approval frameworks. Drive litigation, investigations, regulatory filings, and compliance activities, assisting with fact gathering, document preparation, discovery support, and coordination with internal stakeholders and outside counsel under senior attorney guidance. Perform legal research, issue analysis, and due‑diligence activities, preparing clear memoranda, summaries, and recommendations for review by senior attorneys and legal leadership. Maintain accurate and well‑organized matter documentation and records, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal record‑keeping requirements. Identify, flag, and elevate complex, novel, or high‑risk issues to senior attorneys in a timely manner, contributing to risk awareness and appropriate decision‑making. Partner with business teams on routine legal questions and matters, providing responsive, professional support while reinforcing established legal processes and controls. Develop legal judgment and technical skills through hands‑on experience, feedback, and mentorship, progressively increasing responsibility and complexity of work handled. Drive team efficiency and continuous improvement, supporting updates to templates, checklists, playbooks, and knowledge resources as directed.

Your Toolbox

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in the U.S. 0-5 years of legal experience, with a strong background in real estate, construction, corporate governance, compliance, or commercial transactions. Position based in Miami, FL Experience as a General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, or senior in‑house counsel at a publicly traded company. Strong leadership skills with experience managing legal teams and external counsel. Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, balancing legal risk with business growth.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the incumbent to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary. This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well‑being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits. Join the fun and follow us on social media to see what's happening at our company, and don't forget to connect with us on Lennar: Overview | LinkedIn for the latest job opportunities. Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

We’re Always Looking Ahead

Want to work in an innovative environment that empowers you to explore your passions? At Lennar, we promote asking questions and working together to solve complex problems. It’s how we’ve become a leader in the homebuilding industry and why our Associates love working here. If you’re interested in helping people find their future homes and, in doing so, build a better future for themselves, then Lennar is the place for you.

Work Where Everyone’s Included

We’re committed to building and sustaining an inclusive culture where everyone has a seat at the table, and we’re all on a first-name basis. This inclusive culture influences our hiring practices, the communities we serve and how we build better career experiences for all our Associates. It’s why we created the Everyone’s Included Advisory Council, and we’d love for you to be a part of our shared journey.

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