Division Counsel

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - · 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. Review marketing contract and programs; draft documentation as necessary · 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 · Handle customer disputes; coordinate with outside counsel as necessary · Provide advice regarding various other division matters · Assist in drafting job descriptions · Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company · Ability to travel overnight Supervisory Responsibilities May have supervisory responsibilities Education and/or Experience · Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) · Five to seven years of 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 · Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision · The noise level is generally moderate Job Type: Full-time Pay: $160,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location: In person