Real Estate Associate Counsel

McBride Homes; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Company outings

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

McBride Homes, Missouri's largest home builder, seeks a Real Estate Associate Counsel to join our legal team in Chesterfield. You will support land acquisition, zoning, and development, collaborating with in-house and outside counsel to close projects across the greater St. Louis area.

Qualified candidates have 2+ years in real estate law, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and must be licensed in Missouri; state-of-the-art facility and attractive benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Missouri.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in real estate law.
• Law degree from ABA-accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Assist on land acquisition and development projects.
• Manage zoning entitlements and present at zoning meetings.
• Draft and negotiate land acquisition agreements and related documents.
• Coordinate with in-house land development team and outside counsel.
• Analyze title and survey issues and draft easements/related documents.
• Manage litigation matters and coordinate with municipalities/contractors.
• Provide advice on construction and warranty related legal issues.
• Report directly to the President of Land Development and the General Counsel.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Zoning & land use

Title & survey

Legal research

Team collaboration

Missouri license

Education

Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

McBride Homes has an exciting opportunity for a Real Estate Associate Counsel to join our legal team. McBride is Missouri's largest home builder and is an industry leader in residential new home construction. With an expected 800 closings in 2026, McBride is proud to be recognized as the 33rd largest privately owned builder in the United States and the 69th largest overall according to Builder Magazine.

We are seeking a talented Real Estate Associate Counsel to be part of a collaborative team, located in our new state-of-the-art facility in Chesterfield Valley.

At McBride Homes, we work hard but also have great company perks. McBride offers competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, 401 (k) plan, paid vacation, and many company outings.

Top Reasons To Work With Us

• Competitive salary and an annual discretionary bonus program.
• State-of-the-art software and technology
• A collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork
• Onsite fitness center at the corporate office

Salary Range

$155,000- $185,000/yr. depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist on legal matters, with an emphasis on land acquisition
• Manage zoning entitlement including analysis of zoning codes and presenting projects at zoning meetings throughout the greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area
• Provide legal advice related to land acquisition and development
• Draft and negotiate land acquisition contracts, development agreements, and related documents
• Work with our in-house land development team and legal team to analyze due diligence and close land acquisition projects including detailed analysis of title and survey issues and drafting easements and other title related resolution documents
• Managing litigation matters including consulting with and coordinating outside counsel as necessary
• Assist with dispute resolution involving municipalities, contractors, property owners, and regulatory agencies
• Provide advice regarding legal issues in construction and warranty
• Report directly to the President of Land Development and the General Counsel

Qualifications

• Must be capable of managing and tracking high volume caseload with many priorities and deadlines
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills
• Exceptional written communication and oral presentation skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Ability to analyze and solve complex title and survey issues
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be licensed and able to practice law in Missouri
• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in real estate law

McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer