Legal Counsel

Perry Homes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Time Off & Life Balance

Job summary

Perry Homes seeks an experienced Counsel to support the Director, Senior Counsel in delivering legal advice on commercial contracts. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements, managing contract risk, and advising internal clients across departments.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of counsel experience, JD from an accredited law school, and strong MS Office skills. Will work closely with multiple internal clients and may handle land acquisition work as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant Counsel experience.
• Demonstrated 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 and transactional documents that meet risk standards.
• Identify and resolve project and business risks creatively.
• Advise business units on legal risk and compliance for their initiatives.
• Provide sound legal advice related to contracts including MSAs, software licensing and vendor agreements.
• Oversee Company’s contract management platform.
• Handle corporate documents, land acquisition work, and related matters.
• Monitor relevant legal developments impacting the business.

Skills

Legal risk assessment

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

Client advisory

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

About The Role

This position assists the Director, Senior Counsel in providing legal advice to the Company concerning commercial contracts. Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts 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 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 initiatives.


• Provide sound, cogent legal advice related to various types of contracts, including complex contractor and consultant master service agreements, software licensing, vendor agreements, and various other commercial contracts.


• Oversee Company’s contract management platform.


• Other transactional legal matters as needed, such as corporate document drafting/review and land acquisition work.


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


• 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.

Perry Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer