Contracts Attorney

DescriptionD.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 at for more information.D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Contracts Attorneyfor their Legal Department. The right candidate will review and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial transactions and agreements, including vendor agreements as well as provide legal guidance and support concerning vendor transactions, legal risks within contractual agreements and other issues that arise. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice in connection with vendor agreements, including professional services agreements, independent contractor and subcontractor agreements, master services agreements, purchase and supply agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other vendor and commercial agreementsDraft, review, and negotiate complex commercial transactions with vendors, suppliers, service providers and other counterpartiesProvide practical, business-oriented guidance on risk allocation, limitation of liability, indemnity, security obligations, and other legal and business risks presented by vendor transactionsInteract daily with personnel across the company, including procurement, financial services, real estate, risk management and other business teams, regarding a broad array of contracting and compliance issues including those typically encountered in the home building industry and the mortgage and title businessesManage and prioritize multiple projects; analyze business and legal risks presented by these projects, coordinate with appropriate stakeholders; and bring these projects to a successful conclusionDevelop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, standard terms, policies and procedures to reflect current law and business needsConduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the companyAbility to travel overnightRegular and reliable attendanceQualificationsEducation and/or Experience Jurist Doctoral degree (J.D.) is required3 years or more of relevant legal experience is required, including significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreementsCurrent license to practice lawPossess exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsProficient at working in a fast-paced, high activity environmentSelf-motivated, goal-oriented, capable of multi-tasking and completing multiple projects within stated timelinesAbility to work well within a teamAbility to communicate and build relationships via MS teams and other remote style communicationsAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form or via DRH applicationsProficiency with MS Office and emailAbility to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral visionThe noise level is generally moderatePreferred Qualifications:Experience in a leading lawfirm is a plusExperience with vendor agreements, professional service agreements, independent contractor and subcontractor agreements, and other commercial contracts is preferred.Come joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and arelooking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:Medical, Dental and Vision401(K)Employee Stock Purchase PlanFlex Spending AccountsLife & Disability InsuranceVacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company HolidaysMultiple Voluntary and Company provided BenefitsBuild YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.#WeBuildPeopleTooJob Field: LegalOrganization: CorporateSchedule: Full-time