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Associate Legal Counsel - Land Acquisition

Search Heights
Henderson, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 2/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

Search Heights is working with a Fortune 150 home builder to hire an Associate Legal Counsel for our client's Las Vegas division. Our client builds an average of 1,600 homes / year and is in need of additional counsel to support division counsel in legal matters, primarily focusing on land acquisition contracts and related issues. Great opportunity for an ambitious individual who is interested in learning a ton, advancing their career and getting ingrained in one of the most interesting industries in the country - home building!

Prior experience as legal counsel in home building is required.

We will relocate qualified candidates from anywhere in the US. Please apply and let's talk!

Key Responsibilities :

1. Handle land acquisition, use, entitlement, zoning, and development matters :

  • Review and draft contracts, title documents, and land development papers
  • Liaise with title companies, municipalities, and special districts
  • Manage closings and coordinate with outside counsel

2. Oversee homebuyer contracts and homeowner association matters :

  • Ensure RESPA, FHA / VA compliance
  • Review and revise HOA documents
  • 3. Assist in division litigation management :

  • Coordinate with outside counsel
  • Provide relevant documents and information
  • Attend hearings and settlement conferences
  • 4. Support Human Resources :

  • Advise on employment policies, practices, and issues
  • Assist with safety programs and OSHA compliance
  • 5. Handle subcontractor contracts and disputes

    6. Provide legal advice on construction and warranty issues

    7. Review marketing contracts and programs

    Qualifications :

  • Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) or equivalent
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience
  • Licensed attorney in good standing with state bar association(s)
  • Proficiency in MS Office and email
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Ability to travel overnight as needed
  • This position requires regular attendance and commitment to professional and ethical conduct to serve customers and contribute to the company's success.
  • Search Heights and our clients are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, veteran status, disability, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws.

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