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Job Description
D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.
D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Division Counsel. The right candidate will oversee and coordinate all 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. 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
- Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
- Ability to travel overnight
- Handle customer disputes; coordinate with outside counsel as necessary
- Provide advice regarding various other division matters
- Assist in drafting job descriptions
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervises 2 or more employees
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 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 to finger, 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
Expected salary range: $160,000 - $200,000
Position will be posted until September 5th, 2025.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in corporate or environmental law
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and attention to detail
Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical, Vision and Dental
- 401(K)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
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Job: Legal
Primary Location: CO-Firestone
Organization: Home Builder
Job Posting: Jun 6, 2025, 12:00:00 AM
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Jun 6, 2025, 12:00:00 AM
Qualification
Juris Doctor (JD)
Practice Areas & Specialty
Land Use, Real Estate, Zoning
Designation
Counsel
Key Skills Required
ConstructionAccountsMS OfficeSocial MediaAttention to DetailCommon SenseCommunicationComplianceConsultingCoordinationDevelopmentDocumentationDraftingEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEnvironmentalEnvironmental LawInsuranceLand AcquisitionLand DevelopmentLand UseLife InsuranceLitigationMarketingProvide Legal AdviceProvisionRevisionSafety ProgramsStock ExchangeTrainingWorkdayZoning
Job Overview
Job Function: Legal Services / Legal
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Not Specified
Experience Level: Not Specified
Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 / Annual Salary
Experience: 5 - 7 yrs
Contact Information
Company Name: D.R. Horton
Recruiting People: HR Department
Website: https://www.drhorton.com
Headquarter: Arlington, Texas, USA 76011
Company Size: 10000+ Employees
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