Construction - General Attorney / Litigation - Real Estate - Defense Attorney in Austin, TX

In-House

Austin, TX

Construction - General Attorney / Litigation - Real Estate - Defense Attorney in Austin, TX

Attorney

8-10 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Senior Corporate Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
- Employed as an attorney in the legal department, assisting the General Counsel and company companies in all legal matters.
- Primarily focus on transactional work, with additional responsibilities in dispute resolution and litigation management for assigned geographic regions.
- Draft and negotiate land purchase agreements, construction contracts, and other various documents.
- Perform due diligence functions on land purchase transactions.
- Advise executives on the legal risks facing the organization on a day-to-day basis.
- Research legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and legislation.
- Assist with pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights.
- Manage ongoing litigation, including overseeing outside counsel assigned to represent the organization.
- Assist with training employees on legal and compliance matters.
- Perform corporate audits related to compliance management, such as builder license registrations and corporate registrations.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctorate from a respected ABA-accredited law school.
- Admitted to and in good standing with the applicable state bar.
- 10+ years of private law firm or corporate counsel practice as a transactional real estate attorney.
- Previous experience in homebuilding, construction, and/or real estate-related litigation is a plus.
- 8+ years of experience as a transactional-focused real estate attorney in a law firm or corporate environment.

Salary Information:
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