• Region Counsel

    DR Horton, Inc. (Murrells Inlet, SC)


    *D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S.,*was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website atwww.drhorton.comfor more information.

    *D.R. Horton, Inc.*is currently looking for a*_Region Counsel_*. The right candidate will oversee and coordinate all region’s legal matters with emphasis on land acquisition. Advise the Region President on all acquisition matters involving the divisions within the region.

    *Essential Duties and Responsibilities*include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

    * Provide legal advice related to land acquisition and development, including drafting contracts and related documents, working with division personnel, handling closings, consulting with and coordinating outside counsel as necessary

    * Review and revise homebuyer contract documents; advise regarding RESPA issues and other issues

    * Review and revise subcontractor contract documents, handle disputes

    * Review safety programs, review and revise manual and written policies, handle safety issues including OSHA

    * Review marketing contract and programs; draft documentation as necessary

    * Provide advice regarding employment matters and issues; assist in drafting job descriptions; handle disputes, draft policies, involve outside counsel as necessary

    * Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

    * Ability to travel overnight

    * Coordinate outside counsel as necessary

    * Provide advice regarding legal issues in construction and warranty

    * Provide advice regarding various other region matters

    *Supervisory Responsibilities*

    * May have supervisory responsibilities

    *Required Qualifications*

    * Jurist Doctoral degree (J.D.) or equivalent

    * More than ten years of related experience and/or training

    * Licensed attorney

    * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications

    * Proficiency with MS Office and email

    * Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

    * The noise level is generally moderate

    *Preferred Qualifications*

    * Strong communication skills

    * Ability to multi-task and attention to detail

     

    Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

     

    * Medical, Vision and Dental

    * 401(K)

    * Employee Stock Purchase Plan

    * Flex Spending Accounts

    * Life Insurance

    * Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

    *Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.*

    *#WeBuildPeople2*

     

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    **Job:** **Legal*

    **Organization:** **Home Builder*

    **Title:** *Region Counsel*

    **Location:** *South Carolina-Murrells Inlet*

    **Requisition ID:** *2501858*