DRB Homes

Corporate Counsel

DRB Homes, Dallas

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Corporate Counsel
DRB Group / Brightland Homes, Dallas, TX, (On-site)

Corporate Counsel
DRB Group / Brightland Homes, Dallas, TX, (On-site)
DRB Group, a large private homebuilding company, is growing rapidly. As a result, so is its legal department. We seek an experienced high quality attorney for our Brightland Homes Dallas office. This is a rare opportunity to work in-house for a successful company, as part of a great legal department, where you will enjoy your work and like those you work with. Change your life for the better and join the DRB Group legal team!
JOB PURPOSE:
The person in this position will be employed as an attorney in the legal department and will assist the General Counsel and the DRB Group companies in all legal matters. The current workload is primarily transactional, with additional dispute resolution and litigation management responsibilities for assigned geographic regions. The person in this position should have 5+ years of experience as a transactional focused real estate attorney in a law firm or corporate environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Duties and Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate land purchase agreements, construction contracts and other various documents.
Perform due diligence functions on land purchase transactions.
Advise executives on the legal risks facing the organization on a day-to day basis.
Research legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and legislation.
Assist with pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights.
Manage ongoing litigation, including outside counsel assigned to represent the organization.
Assist with training employees on legal and compliance matters.
Perform corporate audits related to compliance management (e.g., builder license registrations, corporate registrations).

QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge and Skills

Strong work ethic and positive, goal-oriented attitude.
Strong analytical, strategic and creative thinking skills.
Exceptional judgment.
Detail oriented.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Ability to balance multiple competing priorities.
Ability to interact with leaders inside and outside of the organization.
Strict adherence to the ethical duties of the legal profession.
Ability to build and foster effective relationships with others.
Must have a valid driver’s license for company business travel.

Education and Work Experience

Juris Doctorate from a respected ABA accredited law school and admitted to and in good standing with the applicable state bar.
5+ years of private law firm or corporate counsel practice as a transactional real estate attorney.
Previous experience in homebuilding, construction, and/or real estate related litigation is a plus.

This position is in-office (not remote).

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal
Industries
Construction, Legal Services, and Real Estate Agents and Brokers

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