Associate Counsel-Homebuilder

Job Description Summary

The Associate Counsel, under the direction of the Division President, provides legal advice and prepares and reviews legal documentation for the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Entity Administration:
  • Drafting and preparing certificates of formation and articles of incorporation.
  • Assisting with drafting and preparing operating agreements and other governing documents.
  • Assisting with preparing organizational charts for project.
  • Renewing entities.
• Assisting with drafting and preparing homeowners’ association’s governing documents.
• Coordinating with outside counsel, as applicable, and reviewing draft declarations.
• Coordination with homeowners’ association management companies.
• Real Property Acquisitions, Dispositions, and Development:
  • Assisting in drafting and preparing initial letters of intent (LOI).
  • Assisting in drafting and preparing initial purchase and sale agreements.
  • Assisting in reviewing and preparing redlines to purchase and sale agreements.
  • Assisting in drafting and preparing easements, temporary licenses, development agreements, and other related documents.
  • Assisting in the closing process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited University.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); scheduling and organization skills necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize.
• Able to organize and manage large amounts of tasks, schedules, and information.