Legal Counsel

Perry Homes, LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Financial Planning

Time Off & Life Balance

Family & Lifestyle

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Perry Homes, LLC is seeking a Counsel to support the Director, Senior Counsel in providing legal advice on real estate matters. The role emphasizes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating real estate contracts, land acquisition, and development documentation to meet risk standards.

Ideal candidates will have a JD from an accredited law school, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant Counsel experience.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Current, valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate various contracts, land acquisition documents, and transactional documents that meet the Company's risk tolerance and standards.
• Identify and resolve project and business risks creatively.
• Advise business units on legal risk and compliance for their real estate initiatives.
• Provide sound, cogent legal advice related to land acquisitions and land development.
• Perform due diligence and prepare documents related to transactional needs of land acquisition and development.
• Assist with corporate document drafting/review and other land-related legal matters.
• Monitor legal developments that affect the Company's business.
• Review and/or prepare contracts, notices, and disclosures concerning home sales.
• Assist with monitoring and implementing the Company’s legislative and regulatory agenda and issues as needed.
• Complete assignments with short notice under time constraints.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Real estate law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Attention to detail

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

About The Role

This position assists the Director, Senior Counsel in providing legal advice to the Company concerning real estate matters. Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating real estate contracts along with land acquisition and development will be essential. The ideal candidate is highly motivated and detail oriented. The Counsel works closely with multiple internal clients and departments.

What You’ll Do

• Draft, review and negotiate various contracts, land acquisition documents, and transactional documents that meet the Company's risk tolerance and other standards.


• Identify and resolve project and business risks creatively.


• Advise business units on legal risk and compliance for their real estate initiatives.


• Provide sound, cogent legal advice related to land acquisitions and land development.


• Perform due diligence and prepare any documents related to transactional needs of land acquisition and development process.


• Other land-related legal matters as needed, such as corporate document drafting/review.


• Monitor legal developments that affect the Company's business.


• Review and/or prepare contracts, notices, and disclosures concerning home sales.


• Assist with monitoring and implementing Company’s legislative and regulatory agenda and issues as needed.


• Must sometimes complete assignments with very short notice under extreme time constraints.


• Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required.


• Requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant Counsel experience.


• Demonstrated computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Current, valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation and benefits package:
  
  
  
  • Medical, dental, vision coverage
  
  
  • Financial Planning
  
  
  • Time Off & Life Balance
  
  
  • Family & Lifestyle
  
  
  
  


• Opportunities for growth and development


• Culture that is collaborative, inclusive, fast-paced, people-first


• Stable company with strong reputation in the market

Why Join Perry Homes?

At Perry Homes, we’re committed to integrity, excellence, and service—values that guide every customer interaction. Join a team where your work directly contributes to an exceptional homebuying experience and a trusted brand. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can do their best work.

Note to job seekers: Your resume will be reviewed as the best qualified candidates will be contacted in the event that there is potential match

Perry Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer