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Hayden Homes 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 law in either Oregon or Washington preferred Experience: 10+ years of legal experience with at least 5 years of in-house counsel experience preferred We are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified and selected as a Fortune 100 Best Workplaces! How You Will Contribute
The General Counsel is a new position to the company who will provide strategic legal guidance to the executive team and oversee 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 on 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 contracts and agreements, including land, joint ventures, financing, development, and vendor arrangements; oversee 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. What You Can Offer
J.D. from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction Strong knowledge of contract law, regulatory compliance, and risk management with the ability to apply 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 Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, to various audiences Ability to creatively solve problems and work under time constraints with minimal supervision Ability to work with team members to produce quality work within tight timeframes while managing multiple priorities simultaneously Exceptional organizational abilities and strong attention to detail 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 What You Will Be Rewarded
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. Job Details
Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Construction
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General Counsel
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Hayden Homes 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 law in either Oregon or Washington preferred Experience: 10+ years of legal experience with at least 5 years of in-house counsel experience preferred We are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified and selected as a Fortune 100 Best Workplaces! How You Will Contribute
The General Counsel is a new position to the company who will provide strategic legal guidance to the executive team and oversee 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 on 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 contracts and agreements, including land, joint ventures, financing, development, and vendor arrangements; oversee 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. What You Can Offer
J.D. from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction Strong knowledge of contract law, regulatory compliance, and risk management with the ability to apply 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 Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, to various audiences Ability to creatively solve problems and work under time constraints with minimal supervision Ability to work with team members to produce quality work within tight timeframes while managing multiple priorities simultaneously Exceptional organizational abilities and strong attention to detail 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 What You Will Be Rewarded
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. Job Details
Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Construction
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