Division Counsel
D.R. Horton, Inc.
*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 atwww.drhorton.comfor 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
*Required Qualifications*
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• 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
*Preferred Qualifications*
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• 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*
**Organization:** **Home Builder*
**Title:** *Division Counsel*
**Location:** *Pennsylvania-Sewickley*
**Requisition ID:** *2501613*
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