Corporate Law Attorney

Corporate CounselThe Corporate Counsel must believe in, practice and initiate all Green Brick Partners values set forth in an acronym we call HOME. As Corporate Counsel you will support the day-to-day commercial and dispute-resolution needs of Green Brick Partners and its affiliated builders. You will work directly with our General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, and alongside our purchasing, construction, warranty, and sales teams, to perform a variety of legal tasks, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating vendor, trade partner, and other commercial contracts; investigating and resolving vendor and customer disputes; assisting in the management of the Company's litigation docket and its outside counsel; This position is well suited to a commercial litigator making a first move in-house, and offers direct exposure to senior leadership across the organization.ResponsibilitiesInvestigate and manage vendor and customer disputes from initial demand through resolution, including evaluating potential liability or recovery and developing a practical resolution strategyEvaluate and respond to attorney letters, demands from customers and vendors, requests from governmental agencies or regulators, and handle other inquiries and responses as assigned by General Counsel or the Deputy General CounselAssist in managing the Company's litigation docket, including tracking deadlines, coordinating document collection and discovery responses, preparing witnesses, and reporting on case status to senior leadersAssist in the selection, supervision, and budget management of outside counselAttend and participate in depositions, mediations, court conferences, arbitration hearings, and trialsReview, draft, revise, and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor, supplier, trade partner, professional services, information technology, purchasing, and other operational contractsServe as a primary day-to-day legal contact for the business teams on contract interpretation, risk allocation, and escalation questionsAssist in periodic reviews and updates to contract templates utilized by the Company and affiliated buildersAdvise and provide support to affiliated builders' purchasing, warranty, and sales departmentsConduct legal research and prepare related memos, summaries, and briefsAssist in the development of policies and procedures to mitigate and manage corporate riskMonitor, track, and report on legislative, judicial, and regulatory developments that may impact the Company's operationsParticipate in special projects and perform additional dutiesSupervision of Others: licensed and in good standing to practice law in Texas, or eligible for admission to the State Bar of Texas within a reasonable period following hire.Qualifications:3 to 6 years of commercial litigation experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal departmentDemonstrated ability to manage matters through the litigation lifecycle, including responding timely to arbitration or court deadlines, drafting discovery requests and responses, drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal briefing, and appearing for oral argumentExperience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts, with sound judgment on risk allocation, indemnity, insurance, and limitation of liability provisionsProficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)Preferred Qualifications:Experience with vendor, supplier, subcontractor, and trade partner contractingResidential construction defect experience, including familiarity handling DTPA claims, the RCLA process, construction defect allegations, and allegations regarding implied or express warrantiesPrior in-house experience or exposure to the homebuilding, construction, or real estate development industryCompetencies:Strong verbal and written communication skills that reflect attention to detail are requiredAbility to work as part of a team and interact effectively with employees across the company, from the C-suite to entry-level employeesSuperb initiative, ability, and desire to work independently and assertively and to take ownership of assigned mattersSuperior research skills and the ability to analyze complex matters requiredAbility to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines, prioritize practically, and deliver business-oriented advice under time pressureGreen Brick Total Compensation:Competitive salary and bonus programMultiple Medical and ancillary benefits401(k) with Company MatchHome Purchase DiscountNothing in this position description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.