Legal Counsel

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; 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 seeks a dedicated Counsel to support the Director, Senior Counsel on real estate matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating land acquisition and development contracts, due diligence, and related transactional documents.

You will collaborate closely with multiple internal clients and departments to protect the company’s interests while promoting timely, compliant real estate initiatives.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Minimum 3 years of counsel experience
• Strong MS Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate land-related contracts and development documents
• Identify and resolve project and business risks creatively
• Advise on legal risk and compliance for real estate initiatives
• Provide guidance on land acquisitions and land development
• Perform due diligence and prepare transactional documents for land deals
• Handle other land-related legal matters and document reviews
• Monitor developments affecting the Company's real estate activities
• Review contracts, notices, and disclosures for home sales
• Support regulatory agenda monitoring and implementation
• Complete assignments with short notice; other duties as assigned

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal risk assessment

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Tools

MS Office

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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

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