Assistant General Counsel

Overview

Tri Pointe Homes is about more than homes, we are about people. We are committed to changing the lives of our customers and employees. Our passion for creating communities does not end with our customers. If this sounds like a career for you, apply to be a part of our great team.

Tri Pointe Homes is looking for an experienced individual to join our talented group as an Assistant General Counsel.

Position Summary

The Assistant General Counsel will provide primary support on real estate and other matters related to the homebuilding industry as well as other non-real estate-related projects as needed. This is an opportunity to join a collegial and experienced legal team that works on sophisticated matters, supporting Tri Pointe Homes’ growth on a national scale.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of real estate transactional matters, including land acquisitions, joint ventures, joint development agreements, land bank transactions, real estate secured financings and corporate leases/subleases
• Draft/revise real estate documents and agreements, including brokerage/commission agreements, access & entry agreements and confidentiality agreements.
• Review and advise on commercial agreements, including vendor, subcontractor and consultant agreements.
• Work on other non-real estate-related matters, learning new substantive areas as needed
• Collaborate with outside counsel and coordinate with internal division teams as needed
  
  

Qualifications

• J.D. with excellent academic credentials
• California bar admission, in good standing
• 4-7 years of significant experience in sophisticated real estate transactional matters, including drafting/negotiating transaction agreements. Candidates with more than 4-7 years of experience will be considered and are encouraged to apply, as compensation would be commensurate with experience.
• Sophisticated law firm and/or in house training.
  
  

Skills

• Strong drafting and analytical skills, with high attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects and deadlines
• Self-motivated and responsive to requests for assistance
• Creative thinking in reaching practical resolutions when possible
• Willingness to learn new areas of law
  
  

Physical Requirements

• May be sedentary for long periods of time
• May require repetitive motions such as typing
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: The expected base salary range for this position is between $200,000 - $225,000 per year, depending on experience and skillset (compensation for candidates with more than 7 years of experience will be commensurate with experience). Base Salary is paid bi-weekly, every other Friday.
• Equity: This position may be eligible for an equity grant, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Company's equity incentive plan document.
• Bonus: This position is eligible for an annual performance-based cash bonus. Bonuses are earned, calculated and paid in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Company’s applicable incentive plan document.
• Benefits: In addition to competitive medical, dental and vision coverage, Tri Pointe Homes provides comprehensive benefits to eligible team members and their dependents, including: Health Savings Account (HSA), full and limited healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and dependent care FSA options; generous paid time off policies, like vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement, and volunteer time; paid disability, parental and military leave; company-sponsored and voluntary term life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurances; a 401(k) retirement plan with bi-weekly employer matching of 50% up to the first 6% of team member contributions; adoption, fitness, tuition and worldwide emergency travel assistance; EAP, grief counseling, and estate/will preparation services; and additional discounts and supplementary employee-paid benefit programs.
  
  

At Tri Pointe Homes, we are intentional about fostering an environment where you, and all individuals, are encouraged to be their authentic selves. We embrace individuality and strive to be consciously inclusive of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in every aspect of our business. We believe our company’s strength relies on the diversity of the team and the unique, innovative ideas everyone contributes.

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