Sr Legal Counsel

LEN Lennar Corporation; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Paid vacation

Adoption Assistance

Employee referral bonus

Home Purchase Discounts

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel – Real Estate in Irving, Texas, to provide practical legal guidance on land acquisition, development, and related real estate matters. You will draft and negotiate critical transaction documents and work closely with internal teams to ensure timely, business-focused outcomes.

The role requires a JD and 5–10 years of real estate experience, including strong drafting and negotiation skills, and prior in-house exposure with a homebuilder or developer is

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5–10 years of legal experience with substantial real estate transactions, land acquisition, development, or related practice.
• Experience drafting and negotiating real estate purchase/sale agreements and related documents.
• Working knowledge of title/survey review, due diligence, zoning/entitlement, closing requirements, easements, and development agreements.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, drafting, and problem-solving skills with ability to assess risks and propose practical solutions.
• Ability to provide clear, commercially minded legal advice to senior leadership and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple transactions and deadlines.
• Experience working with outside counsel and internal stakeholders to drive resolution.
• Prior in-house experience with a homebuilder, developer, or real estate owner/operator is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, timely legal advice on land acquisition, land banking, land development, title, entitlement, construction, and related real estate matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage purchase/sale agreements, amendments, easements, and related documents through closing and post-closing follow-up.
• Support all phases of the real estate transaction lifecycle from LOIs to post-closing obligations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify issues early and facilitate efficient transaction execution.
• Review title commitments, surveys, plats, covenants, and related diligence materials; advise on risks and next steps.
• Coordinate with outside counsel to manage scope, work product, and costs.
• Prepare internal approval packages, closing checklists, and dispute strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal forms, templates, and processes for consistency and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with business partners and provide practical legal solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Problem-solving

Commercial insight

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel – Real Estate

We Are Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for our Homeowners, Communities, and Associates. We build quality homes, provide exceptional customer service, give back to the communities in which we work and live, and foster a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their careers. Lennar is a Fortune 500® company consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, timely, and business-oriented legal advice to Division and regional leadership on land acquisition, land banking, land development, title, entitlement, construction, and related real estate matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage purchase and sale agreements, amendments, easements, access agreements, reimbursement agreements, cost-sharing agreements, development-related agreements, escrow arrangements, and other transaction documents through closing and post-closing follow-up.
• Support all phases of the real estate transaction lifecycle, including letters of intent, due diligence, title and survey review, objection and cure strategy, zoning and entitlement issues, internal approvals, closing coordination, and post-closing obligations.
• Partner closely with Land Acquisition, Land Development, Finance, Operations, Risk, Lennar Title, and other internal teams to identify issues early, align legal and business strategies, and facilitate efficient transaction execution.
• Review and advise on title commitments, surveys, plats, restrictive covenants, HOA/CC&R documents, development agreements, utility matters, access and easement issues, and other property-related diligence materials, providing clear guidance on risks, closing conditions, and recommended next steps.
• Collaborate with and manage outside counsel on select matters, including defining scope, reviewing work product, driving timely execution, and maintaining cost discipline consistent with approved budgets and business priorities.
• Prepare and coordinate legal and internal approval packages, committee submissions, closing checklists, signature processes, dispute strategies, and other documentation necessary to meet company requirements and transaction deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal forms, templates, playbooks, training materials, and processes to promote consistency, efficiency, and effective risk management across real estate transactions and development activities.
• Build strong relationships with internal business partners and provide practical legal solutions that support the company's real estate and homebuilding objectives.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5–10 years of legal experience, with substantial experience in real estate transactions, land acquisition, land development, commercial real estate, construction, homebuilding, or a closely related practice.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating real estate purchase and sale agreements and related transaction documents.
• Working knowledge of title and survey review, due diligence, zoning and entitlement matters, closing requirements, easements, and development-related agreements.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, drafting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify legal and business risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to provide clear, commercially minded legal advice to business leaders and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple transactions and competing priorities while meeting critical deadlines.
• Experience working with outside counsel and internal business stakeholders to drive matters toward resolution.
• Prior in-house experience with a homebuilder, developer, land bank, title company, or real estate owner/operator, or relevant law firm experience, is preferred.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements

This is primarily a sedentary office position that requires the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move or carry up to 25 pounds. Finger dexterity is necessary. This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position and is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. This information is intended to provide 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 professional growth.

• Robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%.
• Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan.
• Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance.
• Up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies.
• New Hire Referral Bonus Program.
• Home Purchase Discounts.
• Everyone’s Included Day.

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