KB Home
Transactional Regional Counsel
KB Home, Tempe, Arizona, us, 85285
About KB HomeKB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has built over 650,000 quality homes in our more than 60-year history. Today, KB Home operates in 45 markets from coast to coast. What sets KB Home apart is the exceptional personalization we offer our homebuyers, allowing them to make their home uniquely their own, at a price that fits their budget. As the leader in energy-efficient homebuilding, KB Home was the first builder to make every home it builds ENERGY STAR certified, a standard of energy performance achieved by fewer than 10% of new homes in America. An energy-efficient KB home helps lower the cost of ownership and is designed to be healthier, more comfortable, and better for the environment than new homes without certification. We build strong, personal relationships with our customers so they have a real partner in the homebuying process. As a result, we have the distinction of being the #1 customer-ranked national homebuilder in third-party buyer satisfaction surveys. Build your career with KB Home.JOB SUMMARY:
Serve as Regional Counsel supporting one or more divisions’ real property transactions, operations, and other legal matters. Responsibilities will include providing legal counsel, support, and documentation associated with (i) primarily, the acquisition of land and/or lots for new home communities, (ii) forward planning, entitlements, community association documents and disclosures, (iii) land use, (iv) the sale of homes to retail buyers, and (v) other homebuilding matters as a generalist.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesNegotiating and documenting sophisticated real property transactions for assigned divisions, and providing legal counsel concerning risks related thereto, participating in land investment committee presentations.Other (resolution of disputes, support of colleagues engaged in litigation management, managing use of outside counsel, resolution of regulatory issues, providing counsel in connection with day-to-day operations).Conducting, coordinating, or overseeing due diligence investigations for land deals (e.g., survey and title review, environmental risk, etc.).Drafting and modifying (and overseeing a paralegal in drafting and modifying) homebuilding-related documents, such as easements, disclosures, subcontracts and consultant agreements, restrictive covenants, and HOA instruments.Assisting in land entitlement and related land use matters.Education/Experience/Minimum RequirementsEducation/Certifications/LicensesCandidate must have a J.D. from an accredited law school.Active Bar license in Arizona is required.ExperienceFive or more years of relevant experience as an attorney either with a reputable law firm or in another in-house legal department.Prior experience in or with the homebuilding industry is preferred but not required.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesExtensive knowledge of real property transactions and negotiations.Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to take complex concepts and communicate succinctly and accurately.Strong ability to work within a team-setting, inclusive of others’ ideas, and ability to develop valuable relationships with division and corporate leadership.Makes quick and accurate decisions based heavily on facts, data, and/or metrics.Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize assignments.Strong Business Acumen.Demonstrated leadership abilities, including being results oriented and a strong team motivator.Strong attention to detail.Work RequirementsMonthly travel required to the division offices supported outside of your home office, and occasional travel required to the corporate office.Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to potential buyers, brokers, banking institutions, external officials, trade partners, and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company.Position will be located in Phoenix, AZ.Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above-average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans, and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!
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Serve as Regional Counsel supporting one or more divisions’ real property transactions, operations, and other legal matters. Responsibilities will include providing legal counsel, support, and documentation associated with (i) primarily, the acquisition of land and/or lots for new home communities, (ii) forward planning, entitlements, community association documents and disclosures, (iii) land use, (iv) the sale of homes to retail buyers, and (v) other homebuilding matters as a generalist.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesNegotiating and documenting sophisticated real property transactions for assigned divisions, and providing legal counsel concerning risks related thereto, participating in land investment committee presentations.Other (resolution of disputes, support of colleagues engaged in litigation management, managing use of outside counsel, resolution of regulatory issues, providing counsel in connection with day-to-day operations).Conducting, coordinating, or overseeing due diligence investigations for land deals (e.g., survey and title review, environmental risk, etc.).Drafting and modifying (and overseeing a paralegal in drafting and modifying) homebuilding-related documents, such as easements, disclosures, subcontracts and consultant agreements, restrictive covenants, and HOA instruments.Assisting in land entitlement and related land use matters.Education/Experience/Minimum RequirementsEducation/Certifications/LicensesCandidate must have a J.D. from an accredited law school.Active Bar license in Arizona is required.ExperienceFive or more years of relevant experience as an attorney either with a reputable law firm or in another in-house legal department.Prior experience in or with the homebuilding industry is preferred but not required.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesExtensive knowledge of real property transactions and negotiations.Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to take complex concepts and communicate succinctly and accurately.Strong ability to work within a team-setting, inclusive of others’ ideas, and ability to develop valuable relationships with division and corporate leadership.Makes quick and accurate decisions based heavily on facts, data, and/or metrics.Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize assignments.Strong Business Acumen.Demonstrated leadership abilities, including being results oriented and a strong team motivator.Strong attention to detail.Work RequirementsMonthly travel required to the division offices supported outside of your home office, and occasional travel required to the corporate office.Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to potential buyers, brokers, banking institutions, external officials, trade partners, and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company.Position will be located in Phoenix, AZ.Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above-average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans, and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!
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