Overview
This role supports the full lifecycle of an organization’s legal needs—from product and contract management to insurance, risk, litigation, and licensing—across multi-state operations in Los Angeles, Texas, Florida, and Colorado, as well as suburban homebuilding and land development activities.
The organization is seeking a Senior Paralegal who can manage a high volume of varied legal matters and partner cross-functionally with Sales, Accounting, Procurement, Construction Operations, Product, Finance, and other business teams.
Responsibilities
- Contracts
- Review and track revisions to master service agreements (MSAs) with subcontractors, purchase and sale agreements, and NDAs.
- Review title and deed documentation for property transactions and land acquisitions.
- Licensing
- Track and maintain general contractor and business licensing across all markets.
- Insurance
- Manage the Builders Risk insurance program in partnership with the insurance broker and cross-functional teams.
- Review and vet subcontractor insurance policies and provide risk-based guidance to business teams.
- Assist with annual insurance renewals.
- Warranty
- Track new and existing warranty claims.
- Partner with the warranty team to gather supporting documentation and claims strategy.
- Sales & Homeowner Management
- Partner with Sales on contract adjustments driven by market changes and operations.
- Support homeowner sales negotiations across Texas, Florida, California, and Colorado across multiple product lines.
- Manage and help resolve homeowner disputes as they arise.
- Pre-Litigation & Litigation Management
- Track pre-litigation and litigation matters.
- Support discovery, strategy, and case management in coordination with outside counsel.
- Suburban Portfolio & Market Expansion
- Partner with the Land Acquisition team on land acquisition deals and post-closing obligations.
- Prepare go-to-market sales contracts.
- Provide legal support as the organization expands into new geographies.
- Business Partnering
- Serve as a responsive, day-to-day legal resource for Sales, Accounting, Construction Operations, Procurement, and Technology.
- Address ad hoc requests promptly to keep operations moving.
Requirements
- 10–15 years of paralegal experience, ideally with exposure to real estate, construction, or homebuilding.
- In-house paralegal experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate required.
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Insurance and risk management
- Warranty claims
- Litigation or case management support
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent matters across multiple states and business teams.
- Ability to work independently with excellent judgment and attention to detail, while communicating clearly with non-legal stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- In-house paralegal experience.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation Range: $110K - $125K
- Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and may vary by state.
- Individual pay within the range is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Location
- Must be located in Dallas, TX.