Hayden Homes
Overview
Job Title:
General Counsel
Company:
Hayden Homes Inc.
Location:
Redmond, OR (Based in Central Oregon to support regions in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana)
Career Area:
Legal
Education:
J.D. from an accredited law school; active license to practice laws in either Oregon or Washington preferred
Experience:
10+ years of legal experience with at least 5 years of in-house counsel experience preferred
Note:
We are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified® and selected as a Fortune 100 Best Workplaces!
What You Will Contribute The General Counsel is a new position to the company who will provide strategic legal guidance to the executive team and oversees all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters related to residential construction, land acquisition and development, sales, contracts, employment, risk management, and corporate governance for Hayden Homes and Simplicity by Hayden Homes.
Responsibilities
Real Estate & Land Use: Advise and consult on legal aspects pertaining to land acquisition, zoning, permitting, entitlements, and environmental compliance, including complex land-use matters, due diligence, and joint ventures.
Contracts & Transaction Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and update a wide range of contracts and agreements, including land, joint ventures, financing, development, and vendor arrangements—while overseeing intellectual property, software agreements, and banking/legal documentation.
Compliance and Risk Management: Provide legal and compliance oversight across real estate, homebuilding, employment, environmental, and safety regulations; manage insurance, litigation, licensing, and policies while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local requirements.
Legal Leadership Strategy: Provide legal counsel and strategic guidance to executive leadership, ensuring compliance and risk management while developing a legal strategy that supports company growth.
Oversee corporate governance, employment law, and litigation management by advising on organizational structure, policies, and compliance; providing legal support on employment matters and workplace regulations; and managing all litigation, dispute resolution, and outside counsel to mitigate risk and protect company interests.
Qualifications
Education: J.D. from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Specialized knowledge and skills in contract law, regulatory compliance, and risk management with application to real estate
Contract management, negotiation, and legal research skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to lead legal strategy and stay abreast of ever-changing regulations
Ability to review, write, and interpret legal documents; communicate effectively to various audiences
Creative problem-solving and ability to work under time constraints with minimal supervision
Ability to work with team members to produce quality work within tight timeframes while managing multiple priorities
Exceptional organizational abilities and strong attention to detail
Experience: 10+ years of legal experience with at least 5 years of in-house counsel experience preferred
Multi-jurisdictional experience in real estate development, construction and land use law is strongly preferred; secondary experience in employment, corporate and contracts law is desired
Compensation & Benefits Hayden Homes’ compensation and benefits package consists of a competitive base salary with quarterly bonus opportunities, generous health care coverage including medical, dental and vision benefits for team members and dependents, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, a team member home purchase discount, paid time off, volunteer time off, and education reimbursement.
People & Roles
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Construction
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General Counsel
Company:
Hayden Homes Inc.
Location:
Redmond, OR (Based in Central Oregon to support regions in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana)
Career Area:
Legal
Education:
J.D. from an accredited law school; active license to practice laws in either Oregon or Washington preferred
Experience:
10+ years of legal experience with at least 5 years of in-house counsel experience preferred
Note:
We are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified® and selected as a Fortune 100 Best Workplaces!
What You Will Contribute The General Counsel is a new position to the company who will provide strategic legal guidance to the executive team and oversees all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters related to residential construction, land acquisition and development, sales, contracts, employment, risk management, and corporate governance for Hayden Homes and Simplicity by Hayden Homes.
Responsibilities
Real Estate & Land Use: Advise and consult on legal aspects pertaining to land acquisition, zoning, permitting, entitlements, and environmental compliance, including complex land-use matters, due diligence, and joint ventures.
Contracts & Transaction Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and update a wide range of contracts and agreements, including land, joint ventures, financing, development, and vendor arrangements—while overseeing intellectual property, software agreements, and banking/legal documentation.
Compliance and Risk Management: Provide legal and compliance oversight across real estate, homebuilding, employment, environmental, and safety regulations; manage insurance, litigation, licensing, and policies while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local requirements.
Legal Leadership Strategy: Provide legal counsel and strategic guidance to executive leadership, ensuring compliance and risk management while developing a legal strategy that supports company growth.
Oversee corporate governance, employment law, and litigation management by advising on organizational structure, policies, and compliance; providing legal support on employment matters and workplace regulations; and managing all litigation, dispute resolution, and outside counsel to mitigate risk and protect company interests.
Qualifications
Education: J.D. from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Specialized knowledge and skills in contract law, regulatory compliance, and risk management with application to real estate
Contract management, negotiation, and legal research skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to lead legal strategy and stay abreast of ever-changing regulations
Ability to review, write, and interpret legal documents; communicate effectively to various audiences
Creative problem-solving and ability to work under time constraints with minimal supervision
Ability to work with team members to produce quality work within tight timeframes while managing multiple priorities
Exceptional organizational abilities and strong attention to detail
Experience: 10+ years of legal experience with at least 5 years of in-house counsel experience preferred
Multi-jurisdictional experience in real estate development, construction and land use law is strongly preferred; secondary experience in employment, corporate and contracts law is desired
Compensation & Benefits Hayden Homes’ compensation and benefits package consists of a competitive base salary with quarterly bonus opportunities, generous health care coverage including medical, dental and vision benefits for team members and dependents, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, a team member home purchase discount, paid time off, volunteer time off, and education reimbursement.
People & Roles
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Construction
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