Associate General Counsel

DescriptionWe are looking for an Associate General Counsel to support a diversified real estate and homebuilding organization in Fort Worth, Texas. This in-office position partners closely with senior leadership on property transactions, corporate legal matters, and day-to-day risk considerations across multiple affiliated entities. The role offers broad exposure to acquisitions, development activity, commercial contracting, and operational legal support in a collaborative, professionally grounded environment.Responsibilities:• Provide legal analysis and practical guidance on a range of corporate and real estate matters affecting ongoing business operations.• Lead title and survey review for property acquisitions, identifying risks, evaluating exceptions, and helping satisfy closing conditions.• Prepare, revise, and negotiate purchase agreements, lot acquisition documents, and other contracts tied to development and real estate transactions.• Advise business leaders on legal issues involving contracts, project execution, customer concerns, and general risk management decisions.• Draft and negotiate vendor, supplier, and service agreements that support construction, development, and corporate activities.• Oversee litigation support in partnership with external counsel, including reviewing filings, organizing discovery materials, and assisting with settlement strategy or proceedings when needed.• Coordinate transactions from initial agreement through closing and post-closing follow-up, working closely with lenders, title partners, and internal stakeholders.• Maintain clear, timely communication with counterparties, consultants, and other external parties while representing the company’s interests effectively.Requirements• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.• Active membership in the State Bar of Texas in good standing.• At least 3 years of legal experience, with law firm experience strongly preferred.• Demonstrated background in real estate transactions, with added value for experience in land acquisition, development, homebuilding, construction, or commercial property matters.• Strong contract drafting, issue spotting, and negotiation capabilities across a variety of transactional documents.• Ability to manage multiple priorities and legal matters efficiently in a deadline-driven setting.• Sound judgment, professionalism, and effective relationship-building skills with business leaders, colleagues, clients, and external partners.Job typePerm