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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in real estate transactions, including drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements, managing outside counsel, and providing strategic legal advice to business leaders. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive matters to resolution in a fast-paced environment.
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Juris Doctor (J.D.)Real Estate TransactionsDrafting and Negotiating Acquisition AgreementsManaging Outside CounselIn-House Experience with Homebuilder or Developer
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Hard Skills
Legal AdviceTransaction Document ManagementDue DiligenceTitle and Survey ReviewZoning and Entitlement IssuesClosing CoordinationRisk ManagementLegal Process ImprovementDispute StrategyCommittee Submissions
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationPractical Risk-Balanced AdviceCollaborationProblem-SolvingAbility to Work Under Pressure
Certifications & Qualifications
Active License to Practice Law
Industry Keywords
Land AcquisitionLand DevelopmentHomebuildingCommercial Real EstateConstructionHOA/CC&R DocumentsUtility MattersAccess and Easement IssuesDevelopment AgreementsLegal Spend Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide practical, timely, business-oriented legal advice to Division and regional leadership on real estate matters
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage purchase and sale agreements and other transaction documents through closing and post-closing follow-up
- Support letters of intent, due diligence, title and survey review, objection and cure strategy, zoning and entitlement issues, internal approvals, closing coordination, and post-closing obligations
- Partner with Land Acquisition, Land Development, Finance, Operations, Risk, Lennar Title, and other internal teams
- Review and advise on title commitments, surveys, plats, restrictive covenants, HOA/CC&R documents, development agreements, utility matters, access and easement issues, and related diligence materials
- Manage outside counsel, including scope, work product, execution, and legal spend
- Prepare and support legal and internal approval packages, committee submissions, closing checklists, signature processes, dispute strategy, and related documentation
- Develop and improve forms, playbooks, training, and legal processes supporting consistency, efficiency, and risk management
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 10–15 years of legal experience
- Substantial experience in real estate transactions, land acquisition, land development, homebuilding, commercial real estate, construction, or a closely related practice
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements and related transaction documents
- Experience advising on title, survey, diligence, entitlement, closing, and development-related issues
- Ability to provide clear, practical, risk-balanced advice to business leaders and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to operate effectively at strategic and day-to-day execution levels
- Experience managing outside counsel and legal spend
- Ability to partner effectively with business teams to drive matters to resolution
- Prior in-house experience with a homebuilder, developer, land bank, title company, or real estate owner/operator, or comparable law firm practice, is preferred
- Ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs.
- Finger dexterity is necessary
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%
- Paid Parental Leave
- Associate Assistance Plan
- Education Assistance Program
- Up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance
- Up to three weeks of vacation annually from the moment of hire
- Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies
- New Hire Referral Bonus Program
- Home Purchase Discounts
- Everyone’s Included Day
- Bonuses may be available
- Commissions may be available