Title: Corporate Real Estate In-House Counsel - Single Family Homebuilding
Office Based: Houston
Salary Range: $175,000 - $225,000 + Bonus (Overall comp: $230,000 - $250,000)
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive legal counsel and guidance on all aspects of real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development, construction, and land use matters.
- Collaborate with coworkers, banks, title companies and local counsel on various issues relating to loan documentation, closings, land acquisitions, and title matters.
- Conduct due diligence reviews, draft and negotiate complex real estate contracts, purchase agreements, deeds, easements, restrictive covenants, and related documentation focusing on land acquisition / transactions.
- Analyze land titles, zoning regulations, environmental reports, and survey data to identify potential risks and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including executives, business units, and cross-functional teams, to align legal strategies with the company's objectives.
- Represent the company in legal proceedings, negotiations, and dispute resolutions related to real estate transactions and land development projects.
- Stay updated on changes in real estate laws, regulations, and industry best practices, ensuring the company's practices remain compliant and competitive.
- Manage and oversee the work of outside counsel engaged for specialized real estate matters, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
Qualifications:
- Must have relevant experience in corporate real estate law, ideally with a focus on residential development, preferably within the homebuilding industry
- Must have experience with residential land acquisition transactions
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
- Comprehensive knowledge of real estate laws, regulations, and industry practices specific to the Houston metropolitan area.
- Exceptional contract drafting, negotiation, and legal writing skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues, provide strategic counsel, and develop innovative solutions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and promoting a culture of integrity.