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Job Description:Who is Stanley Martin Homes?
At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe your work should have a purpose. With us, it truly does.
Our success starts with our people, and we are proud to foster a culture where every team member is valued and supported. At Stanley Martin Homes, you will work alongside passionate, knowledgeable professionals who are committed to doing the right thing, delivering exceptional homebuyer experiences, and putting homebuyers first.
Stanley Martin Homes is one of the largest 25 homebuilders in the United States and it has been consistently one of the fastest growing. We are proud of the people-first culture that makes it possible.
If you are ready to build a meaningful career and help families find the place they will call home, we would love to connect with you. Join our team and build a career that you will be proud of.
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The Assistant General Counsel/Corporate Counsel is responsible for providing a full range of in-house legal services to the Company.
This role supports the Chief Legal Officer in handling a broad range of corporate, transactional, and operational matters that typically fall within the general counsel function. The Assistant General Counsel/Corporate Counsel will work directly with business teams across the organization to manage risk, improve processes, and enable operational execution.
Responsibilities and Duties:
The Assistant General Counsel/Corporate Counsel will work on a variety of legal, transactional, and operational matters affecting the Company (as experience and aptitude dictate), including the following:
- Supporting corporate transactions, including financings, restructurings, acquisitions (including a significant amount of M&A activity), divestitures, and other strategic initiatives
- Advising on corporate governance matters, including entity management, board materials, corporate formalities, and policy development
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service agreements, consulting agreements, NDAs, technology agreements, and other miscellaneous contracts
- Managing and updating corporate policies, procedures, and internal compliance frameworks
- Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing office leases
- Providing legal support on employment matters, including offer letters, separation agreements, restrictive covenants, employment policies, and employee‑relations questions
- Providing day-to-day legal guidance to business teams on operational issues
- Developing and maintaining standardized forms, templates, and processes to drive consistency and efficiency
- Managing corporate-level disputes, including coordinating with outside counsel on litigation or specialized matters
- Handling special projects assigned by the Chief Legal Officer
Position Standards:
- Team player who collaborates effectively across the organization
- Reflects a fun, positive personality
- Displays a practical, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach in working with colleagues
- Attentive to detail and to the quality of work product
- Writes clearly and drafts legal documents in plain English
- Communicates verbally in a clear, thoughtful way; able to explain legal matters in non-legal terms
- Well-organized, reliable, and able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
- Process-oriented, with an interest in improving consistency and efficiency of legal services
- Technologically savvy
- Energetic, self-starter, and hard-working
- Demonstrates strong business judgment and acumen
- Comfortable working on a broad and evolving range of legal matters
- Willing to adhere to and promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of Stanley Martin
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and JD degree
- Admission to the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Virginia preferred; other acceptable)
- 6-10+ years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house work
- Broad corporate and transactional experience required
- Based in Northern Virginia, working in the Reston, Virginia, corporate office
- Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed, along with employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options)
- Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Put your family first with benefits, including 3 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
- Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
- Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement
- Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave
- Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage
- Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon
- Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet
- Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more
At Stanley Martin Homes, you're not just joining a company—you're joining a team. Whether your passion is in sales, construction, or operations, you'll contribute to delivering an exceptional home buying experience that helps people realize their dreams.
To hear from our team members about why they love working at Stanley Martin Homes, click here. (https://www.stanleymartin.com/who-we-are/careers)
