Division Counsel

Overview

This position involves overseeing and coordinating division legal matters with a primary focus on land acquisition, zoning, and development. The role includes providing legal advice across multiple areas affecting homebuilding operations, including contract drafting and review, litigation coordination, employment and safety policy guidance, and dispute resolution.

• Division Counsel
• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
• Work type: Full Time
• Remote: Yes (Telecommute)
• Start date: Immediate
• Visa sponsorship: No
• Posting/expiry dates: Posted on 02 Jun, 26; Expiry date 31 Aug, 26

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice related to land acquisition, land use, entitlement, zoning, and development, including reviewing and drafting contracts and related title and land development documents.
• Work with the title company, municipalities, and special districts; handle closings; and consult with and coordinate 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 (HOA) documents and advise on HOA issues.
• Review marketing contract documents and programs; draft documentation as necessary.
• Assist in managing division litigation, including coordination with outside counsel for active and potential litigation matters; provide relevant documents and information; and attend hearings, settlement conferences, and related proceedings.
• Assist and advise the Division Human Resources Manager on employment policies and practices, including manager training.
• Assist and advise on safety programs, including review and revision of manual and written policies and safety issues (including OSHA).
• Review and revise subcontractor contract documents and handle disputes.
• Provide advice regarding employment matters and issues.
• Provide advice regarding legal issues in construction and warranty.
• Handle customer disputes and coordinate with outside counsel as necessary.
• Provide advice on other division matters.
• Assist in drafting job descriptions.
• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase goodwill and profit.
• Travel overnight may be required.

Requirements

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Experience: Five to seven years of experience and/or training.
• Licensure: 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, or via applications.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.
• Ability to sit for majority of an 8-hour workday and use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and peripheral vision.
• Noise level is generally moderate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in corporate or environmental law.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is listed as 0.0.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple voluntary and company-provided benefits

Skills & Keyword Requirements (from posting)

Land Acquisition; Zoning; Entitlement; Contract Drafting; Litigation Management; Employment Law; OSHA Compliance; Corporate Law; Environmental Law; Homeowner Association Law; RESPA Compliance; FHA/VA Compliance; Construction Law; Warranty Law; MS Office; Communication Skills