Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Perry Homes · Houston, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-14

Workplace: hybrid

Department: Legal / Compliance

Description

About The Role

This position assists the Director, Senior Counsel in providing legal advice to the Company concerning real estate matters.  Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating real estate contracts along with land acquisition and development will be essential.  The ideal candidate is highly motivated and detail oriented.  The Counsel works closely with multiple internal clients and departments.

What You’ll Do

• Draft, review and negotiate various contracts, land acquisition documents, and transactional documents that meet the Company's risk tolerance and other standards.
• Identify and resolve project and business risks creatively.
• Advise business units on legal risk and compliance for their real estate initiatives.
• Provide sound, cogent legal advice related to land acquisitions and land development.
• Perform due diligence and prepare any documents related to transactional needs of land acquisition and development process.
• Other land-related legal matters as needed, such as corporate document drafting/review.
• Monitor legal developments that affect the Company's business.
• Review and/or prepare contracts, notices, and disclosures concerning home sales.
• Assist with monitoring and implementing Company’s legislative and regulatory agenda and issues as needed.
• Must sometimes complete assignments with very short notice under extreme time constraints.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant Counsel experience.
• Demonstrated computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Current, valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Benefits

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation and benefits package:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage

• Financial Planning
• Time Off & Life Balance

• Family & Lifestyle

• Opportunities for growth and development

• Culture that is collaborative, inclusive, fast-paced, people-first

• Stable company with strong reputation in the market

Why Join Perry Homes?

At Perry Homes, we’re committed to integrity, excellence, and service—values that guide every customer interaction. Join a team where your work directly contributes to an exceptional homebuying experience and a trusted brand. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can do their best work.

***Note to job seekers: Your resume will be reviewed as the best qualified candidates will be contacted in the event that there is potential match***  

Perry Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer   

Disclaimer: Recruitment Fraud – Any communication regarding job opportunities from our organization will be initiated through official channels only, including our company email domain, @perryhomes.com and verified social media accounts.  We advise candidates to exercise caution and refrain from sharing personal or sensitive information with any party claiming to represent our company outside of these channels.  We do not at any early stage of recruitment process solicit personal information (e.g., passport and bank account info), financial details, or any form of payment (e.g., application fee).  If you receive suspicious communications, encounter job postings that appear fraudulent, or want to confirm any employment postings, please contact [email protected].

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