Legal Counsel - Commercial Transactions

Lennar Associates Mgmt; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 158,000; Full time

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Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Legal Counsel - Commercial Transactions in Irvine, CA, an early‑career attorney who will support routine commercial contracts, conduct legal research, and work with business teams to address day‑to‑day contracting needs. You will develop legal judgment under senior attorney guidance while handling vendor, supplier, service, and licensing agreements.

The role emphasizes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, performing due diligence, and managing outside counsel for

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate routine commercial agreements, including vendor, supplier, purchase, and non‑disclosure agreements.
• Support business teams with practical, timely legal guidance on day‑to‑day contracting questions, standard‑form agreements, and routine business transactions.
• Assist senior attorneys with due diligence, documentation, and admin on larger or more complex transactions, such as strategic investments and joint ventures.
• Perform legal research and analysis on commercial and contract law issues, preparing memoranda and recommendations for review by senior attorneys.
• Help manage outside counsel on routine, lower‑risk matters to ensure cost‑effective, high‑quality legal support.
• Maintain accurate and well‑organized contract files, records, and tracking logs, ensuring compliance with legal and internal requirements.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines.
• Develop legal judgment and transactional skill through hands‑on experience, feedback, and mentorship.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Negotiation

Writing skills

Education

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

Tools

Drafting contracts

Job description

Legal Counsel - Commercial Transactions

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 - Commercial Transactions is an early‑career attorney who provides foundational legal support across Lennar's commercial contracting and business transaction activities. This role assists with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating routine commercial agreements, conducts legal research, and partners with business teams to address day‑to‑day contracting needs while developing legal judgment and transactional skills under senior attorney guidance.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of routine commercial agreements, including vendor, supplier, purchase, and non‑disclosure agreements, escalating higher‑risk or complex terms to senior attorneys.
• Support business teams with practical, timely legal guidance on day‑to‑day contracting questions, standard‑form agreements, and routine business transactions.
• Assist senior attorneys with due diligence, documentation, and administrative support on larger or more complex transactions, such as strategic investments, joint ventures, partnerships, and technology agreements.
• Perform legal research and analysis on commercial and contract law issues, preparing clear memoranda and recommendations for review by senior attorneys.
• Help manage outside counsel on routine, lower‑risk commercial matters to help ensure cost‑efficient, high‑quality legal support aligned with business goals.
• Maintain accurate and well‑organized contract files, records, and tracking logs, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal record‑keeping requirements.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines for standard commercial matters.
• Develop legal judgment and transactional skill through hands‑on experience, feedback, and mentorship, progressively increasing the responsibility and complexity of matters handled.
• Help identify potential legal and business risks in routine matters and escalating issues appropriately to senior attorneys.

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 exposure to commercial contracting, corporate, or transactional matters preferred.
• Familiarity with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements (e.g., vendor, supplier, service, or licensing agreements) preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, balancing legal risk with business growth.
• Prior experience in a law firm, in‑house legal department, or judicial clerkship is a plus.

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.

This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the company due to factors affecting the business.

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits:

We reasonably expect the base compensation offered for this position to range from an annual salary of $118,455.14 - $157,940, subject to adjustment based on business‑related factors such as employee qualifications, geographic pay differentials (e.g., cost of labor/living, etc.), and operational considerations.

• This position may be eligible for bonuses.
• This position may be eligible for commissions.
• This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section in accordance with Company Policy.

This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.

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 pr