Attorney

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Attorney for their Legal Department. The right candidate will conduct civil lawsuits, draw up legal documents, advise clients as to legal rights, and practice other phases of law by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice related to real estate acquisition and disposition and related development matters, including reviewing and drafting contracts and related documents, reviewing entitlement matters, consulting and coordinating with Company personnel and Regional counsel, as necessary.

• Review due diligence related to real estate lot and land acquisition and development, consulting and coordinating with Company personnel, as necessary.

• Review environmental matters related to real estate.

• Review real estate leases and related matters.

• Review and provide legal advice on home sale matters; provide legal advice regarding RESPA and other compliance matters.

• Interact daily with personnel across the Company regarding a broad array of compliance issues encountered in the home building industry, residential rental and the mortgage and title businesses.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None initially.

Education and/or Experience

• Jurist Doctoral degree (J.D.).

• 3 years of experience drafting and negotiating complex real estate agreements. Experience as real estate attorney in leading law firm is preferred.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and negotiate effectively.

• Certifications: Jurist Doctor, Licensed Attorney

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including vision, medical and dental. Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder. #WeBuildPeople2

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