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Description

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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 :

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

Industries

Construction

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