Description:
A Home Construction Company is currently looking for an Associate Division Counsel. The right candidate will support Division Counsel with division legal matters, with an emphasis on land acquisition.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.:
- Provide legal advice related to land acquisition, land use, entitlement, zoning, and development, including reviewing and drafting contracts, title and land development documents, and other related documents; working with the title company, municipalities, and special districts; handling closings; consulting with and coordinating with outside counsel
- Review and revise homebuyer contract documents; advise regarding RESPA issues, FHA/VA compliance and other home sale issues
- Review and revise homeowner association documents and provide advice on homeowner association issues.
- Assist in managing division litigation, including coordination with outside counsel regarding active and potential litigation matters; the provision of documents and information pertinent to active or potential litigation; attendance at hearings, settlement conferences, and related proceedings
- Assist and advise the Division Human Resources Manager with manager training regarding employment policies and practices
- Assist and advise the Division Human Resources Manager regarding safety programs, the review and revision of manual and written policies, and safety issues including OSHA
- Review and revise subcontractor contract documents, handle disputes
- Provide advice regarding employment matters and issues
- Provide advice regarding legal issues in construction and warranty
- Review marketing contract and programs; draft documentation as necessary
- Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May have supervisory responsibilities in the Legal Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
- Doctoral degree (Ph. D.) or equivalent
- Three to five years related experience and/or training
- Must be a licensed attorney and in good standing with state bar association(s) of which you are a member
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
- Proficiency with MS Office and email
Preferred Qualifications:
- Other Qualifications are those that are preferred but not required.
