Legal Counsel

Lennar Associates Mgmt; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Education assistance

Three weeks of vacation

Home purchase discounts

New hire referral bonus

Job summary

Lennar seeks a Legal Counsel in Miami to provide foundational legal support, draft and review agreements, and assist with litigation and regulatory work under senior guidance.

The role partners with business teams to address routine issues, develop legal judgment, and support risk management while growing with the organization.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and bar admission in the U.S.
• 0–5 years of legal experience in relevant fields
• Strong background in real estate, construction, governance, compliance, or commercial transactions
• Based in Miami, FL

Responsibilities

• Provide business partnership, integrating legal expertise with corporate strategy.
• Draft, review, and support execution of standard agreements and legal documents.
• Drive litigation, investigations, regulatory filings, and compliance activities.
• Perform legal research and issue analysis with clear memoranda.
• Identify high-risk issues and escalate to senior attorneys.
• Support updates to templates, checklists, and knowledge resources.
• Partner with business teams on routine legal questions and matters.

Skills

Legal experience

Real estate

Construction

Corporate governance

Compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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.

Life at Lennar

• 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.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

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