General Counsel

Description
Southern Impression Homes is a builder of single-family homes and multi-family units for both the BTR and owner-occupied markets in Florida.

At Southern Impression Homes, we pride ourselves on our culture and our ability to make our company a place where employees enjoy coming to each day. We believe that hard work is important, but we also believe life balance is essential. We encourage and support our employees in becoming their best, both personally and professionally. Everything we produce is a result of the talent and hard work of our team members. We believe that, when people share their talents and ideas, great things can happen.

The company offers numerous options to help its employees achieve their financial, professional, and wellness goals including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options Paid time off 401(k) plan and match and more.

Position Purpose:
As the General Counsel, you will support the legal and business operations of land development, residential construction, real estate sales, and property management. This role will provide strategic legal counsel across acquisitions, development, contracting, risk management and operational matters.

General Duties and Responsibilities:
Real Estate & Land Development

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, easements, development agreements, joint venture agreements, and financing documents.
• Support land acquisition due diligence, including title, survey, environmental, and zoning review.
• Coordinate with municipalities, consultants, and outside counsel regarding permitting, entitlements, and regulatory approvals.

Construction & General Contracting

• Prepare and negotiate construction contracts, subcontractor agreements, and vendor agreements.
• Advise operations teams on claims management, delays, change orders, warranty matters, and dispute resolution.
• Assist with lien law compliance, licensing requirements, insurance matters, and construction defect issues.

Real Estate Sales & Brokerage Support

• Review and advise on listing agreements, buyer contracts, commission agreements, disclosures, and brokerage related documents.
• Provide legal guidance related to real estate sales compliance, licensing regulations, advertising, and consumer protection requirements.
• Support dispute resolution involving buyers, sellers, brokers, agents, and transaction-related claims.
• Advise Leadership on legal and regulatory risks associated with real estate sales operations.

Property Management & Operations

• Draft and review commercial and residential lease agreements.
• Provide guidance on landlord-tenant matters, fair housing compliance, ADA issues, and property operations.
• Support eviction coordination, vendor compliance, and operational risk management.

Corporate & Business Matters

• Provide legal support for entity formation, and organizational structure management.
• Maintain corporate records and oversee compliance filings.
• Support joint ventures, acquisitions, financings, and strategic partnerships.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify and mitigate legal and operational risks across all business units.
• Develop and implement internal legal processes, policies, and contract standards.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation and specialty matters.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with the applicable state bar.
• 10+ years of legal experience with substantial exposure to real estate development, construction law, commercial contracting, real estate sales, and property management operations.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and practical problem-solving skills.
• Land development experience
• Familiarity with permitting and entitlement processes.
• Understanding of insurance, bonding, and construction risk management.
• In-house counsel experience.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with strong business judgment
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
• Collaborative leadership style
• Ability to balance legal protection with operational efficiency

At Southern Impression Homes, employment decisions are based on personal capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position please contact our Corporate Offices at 972-383-4300.