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Primary legal counsel to supported company Divisions regarding land acquisitions and dispositions, home sales and development, including drafting, negotiating and providing advice with respect to transactional documents (letters of intent, confidentiality agreements, contracts, purchase agreements, venture agreements, loan agreements, title commitments, surveys, licenses, easements, development agreements, closing documents, etc. Provide legal counsel to company officers and managers regarding land matters, including acquisition, disposition, entitlements, permitting, zoning, environmental, natural resources and land development.. Provide legal support for community development and opening, including forming homeowners associations, preparation of HOA CC&Rs and other governing documents, and preparation of appropriate home sales disclosures and other sales forms using Pultes master templates.. Provide assistance and counsel to Divisions in responding to customer, contractor and supplier disputes, customer warranty claims, and governmental actions or other complaints to mitigate risk and avoid litigation, including preparing and negotiating appropriate releases and settlement agreements.. Specialist in real estate, land acquisition, land development and construction law, with significant and direct involvement in a broad range of commercial real estate transactions

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We know that BUILDING HOMES & COMMUNITIES BEGINS WITH BUILDING THE BEST TEAM! How would you like to be a part of team that has been providing the American Dream of homeownership to families for more than 60 years? PulteGroup is a FORTUNE 500 company and one of Americas top residential builders. We put the consumer at the center of everything we do and we stand above the competition in our commitment to quality. Our Vision is to Build Consumer Inspired Homes & Communities to Make Lives Better and we believe that success starts with having the right people. At PulteGroup, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We value the differences of each employee and understand that being consumer inspired means that we reflect the diversity of the consumers we serve. A position with PulteGroup offers a rich, fulfilling and rewarding career across multiple geographies and brands. If you are interested in being a part of our team, lets talk about your career with PulteGroup! JOB SUMMARY: Attorney with primary responsibility for operational, transactional, regulatory and other legal matters affecting supported company Divisions. Area General Counsel will be assigned to support an Area and/or multiple company Divisions. Will provide legal advice and recommendations to Division, Area and Corporate management and executives with respect to significant matters within assigned areas of responsibility that may have a material dollar impact on business activities and operations. Will leverage knowledge of legal specialty and past experience in providing effective counsel. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary legal counsel to supported company Divisions regarding land acquisitions and dispositions, home sales and development, including drafting, negotiating and providing advice with respect to transactional documents (letters of intent, confidentiality agreements, contracts, purchase agreements, venture agreements, loan agreements, title commitments, surveys, licenses, easements, development agreements, closing documents, etc.). Area General Counsel will be expected to combine knowledge of real estate and other transactional law with sound business acumen and knowledge of company business objectives to resolve legal concerns. Area General Counsel will personally handle majority of transactions and matters to the extent time permits and use outside legal counsel as necessary. Pulte uses outside counsel for special expertise and to handle work overflow, but Area General Counsel will be a doer of work, not simply a supervisor of outside counsel doing the work. Area General Counsel must possess good drafting and negotiation skills and be capable of working with clients to balance risks and rewards, often under time and competitive pressure. Area General Counsel will: Provide legal counsel to company officers and managers regarding land matters, including acquisition, disposition, entitlements, permitting, zoning, environmental, natural resources and land development. Perform title/survey review and other legal due diligence with respect to potential land acquisitions. Such review may involve coordination with paralegal. Provide legal support for community development and opening, including forming homeowners associations, preparation of HOA CC&Rs and other governing documents, and preparation of appropriate home sales disclosures and other sales forms using Pultes master templates. Ensure legal, regulatory, environmental and risk management compliance for transactions and operations in supported Divisions. Negotiate, and provide legal counsel with respect to, agreements between company and trade contractors (horizontal and vertical), suppliers, engineers and other professionals using Pultes master templates. Provide assistance and counsel to Divisions in responding to customer, contractor and supplier disputes, customer warranty claims, and governmental actions or other complaints to mitigate risk and avoid litigation, including preparing and negotiating appropriate releases and settlement agreements. Assist company litigation attorneys and litigation managers in defending against litigation and claims. Establish and maintain effective relationships with outside counsel, manage and provide direction to outside counsel, and promote efficient use of outside counsel services. Build strong rapport (partner) with Area and Division officers and managers regarding legal matters impacting Division operations. Monitor proposed legislation and, often working with state or local homebuilding associations, advance helpful legislation and mitigate or defeat harmful legislation. Assist Home Office in the development and/or review of policies, procedures, and forms in light of knowledge gained from managing legal matters, or due to changes in laws, regulations or other outside factors. Provide or coordinate training and communications to Divisions on significant legal issues impacting Division operations. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Area General Counsel will be expected to: Recruit, hire, onboard and train paralegal or admin to help serve Divisions legal needs. Manage and review employees work. Delegate work according to employees abilities and skills Evaluate employees performance and plans for compensation actions in accordance with that performance. Provide developmental opportunities for employees through identification of internal and external training opportunities. REQUIRED EDUCATION: (degree, licenses, certifications, etc.) Minimum Bachelors Degree or equivalent in related field Juris Doctorate Admission to State Bar and in compliance with continuing education requirements REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND TRAITS: (work related, tools/equipment, software, etc.) Minimum of 10 years of post-bar experience in a law firm and/or corporate settings. Must have at least 7 years of broad real estate transactional experience with a recognized law firm. Specialist in real estate, land acquisition, land development and construction law, with significant and direct involvement in a broad range of commercial real estate transactions Sound knowledge of state and federal laws relating to real estate transactions Superior communication, negotiation and drafting skills Superior problem-solving skills and business judgment Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with individuals at all levels of organization. Highly organized, detail-oriented and efficient; able to work without administrative assistance. Strong work ethic and self-motivated, with ability to work independently and prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to work well under pressure. Trustworthy and professional lawyer with high integrity Ability to partner with business clients and outside counsel to drive projects to successful conclusion. Flexibility in responding to changing priorities and uneven workflow. Strong team and culture builder. Puts team before self. Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Adobe Acrobat. Experience with Power Point is a plus. PulteGroup, Inc. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies (collectively, Recruiters) in response to job postings. If Recruiters nevertheless submit one or more unsolicited resumes to any employee at PulteGroup, Inc. or its affiliates without a valid written agreement in place for this position, it will be deemed the sole property of PulteGroup, Inc. and its affiliates. No fee will be owing or paid to Recruiters who submit unsolicited candidates, in the event the candidate is hired by PulteGroup, Inc. or its affiliates as a result of the referral, without a written agreement between PulteGroup, Inc. and through any means other than via our Applicant Tracking System. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will provide a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability that will enable the individual to have an equal opportunity to participate in the application process and to be considered for a job. This Organization Participates in e-Verify Pulte Homes of Minnesota is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. California Privacy Policy #J-18808-Ljbffr

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