Real Estate Counsel

We are pleased to announce the relocation of our corporate headquarters to Greenway Plaza’s Phoenix Tower in Houston’s Upper Kirby neighborhood.This position is an integral part of the real estate team within the Legal Department, working on the Company’s real estate transactions and related matters. This role includes working collaboratively with other members of the Legal Department and business contacts across the Company. The successful candidate will possess the ability to create positive relationships within the Company while multi-tasking on individual and team projects and goals, becoming a valued advisor to the organization.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate various contracts, land acquisition documents, and transactional documents that meet the Company's risk tolerance and other standards.Effectively lead real estate professionals within the Legal Department.Establish and monitor quality control for legal work product.Identify and resolve project and business risks creatively.Advise business units on legal risk and compliance for their real estate initiatives.Provide sound, cogent legal advice related to land acquisitions and land development.Perform due diligence and prepare any documents related to transactional needs of land acquisition and development process.Monitor legal developments that affect the Company's business.Must sometimes complete assignments with very short notice under extreme time constraints.Other duties as assigned.Leadership Competencies

Models LeadershipTakes OwnershipAdapts & AdjustsConnects & ServesDevelops TalentCommunicates with ImpactThinks StrategicallyDrives for ExcellenceImproves & InnovatesJob Competencies

Takes Ownership & DrivesProblem Solving/AnalysisGrowth MindsetAttention to DetailConfidentialityCustomer/Client FocusQualifications

Juris Doctor from accredited law school and current law license from the State Bar of Texas.Minimum 5 years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating real estate contracts in law firm or in-house legal department. Land acquisition, land development, and/or homebuilding experience will be valuable but not a prerequisite.Demonstrated computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Full Benefits Package

Health, Dental & Vision401(k)Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings AccountHolidaysPTO LeaveNew Home DiscountPerry Homes Family College FundPet Discount Program

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