Division Counsel
D.R. Horton
Division Counsel
D.R. Horton
Builds and sells single-family homes across the US
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
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
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
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
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in corporate or environmental law
Strong communication skills
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, Dental and Vision
401(K)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Life & Disability Insurance
Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits
Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.#WeBuildPeopleToo
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
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in corporate or environmental law
Strong communication skills
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, Dental and Vision
401(K)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Life & Disability Insurance
Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits
Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.#WeBuildPeopleToo
Builds and sells single-family homes across the US
D.R. Horton builds and sells single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums across the United States, mostly for first-time and move-up buyers. Most revenue comes from selling homes it builds on land it buys or controls through purchase contracts, with local divisions managing land, construction and sales. Its own mortgage lender, DHI Mortgage, and its title agency earn fees by financing and closing many of those purchases. The company also builds single-family and multifamily rental communities and sells them to investors once they are leased, adding a second home-sales channel. It was founded in 1978 in Texas and is headquartered in Arlington, Texas.
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