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Stanley Martin Homes

Associate General Counsel

Stanley Martin Homes, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090


At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe our team makes the difference in everything we do. That’s why we live by our four values:

Our Team Makes the DifferenceSucceed with knowledgeable, driven, and dedicated people working together

We Are Homebuyer FocusedKeep our customers and their satisfaction central to all that we do

We Have a Passion for ExcellenceStrive to keep improving with our focus on the Stanley Martin Way

We Do the Right ThingAct with the highest standards of integrity, every day

Stanley Martin Homes was ranked #12 Largest Private Company in the Greater Washington area by the Washington Business Journal. This achievement highlights Stanley Martin’s growth and success as well as its commitment to its team members and company culture.

The Associate General Counsel is responsible for providing a full range of in-house legal services to the Company, with an emphasis on real estate activity.Responsibilities and Duties:The Associate General Counsel will work on a variety of legal, transactional and operational matters affecting the Company (as experience and aptitude dictate), including the following:Negotiating, drafting and reviewing land acquisition contracts and related documentsReviewing, analyzing and providing counsel regarding due diligence (including title and survey) associated with the acquisition of land and lotsWorking on M&A transactionsNegotiating, drafting and reviewing other legal documents, contracts and correspondenceManaging and administering legal and operational issues relating to the development, opening and operation of neighborhoods and to the sale of homesWorking on risk management and compliance issues, ranging from safety to document retentionWorking on corporate governance mattersManaging contract and other disputesDeveloping and drafting forms and processesPosition Standards:Team playerReflects a fun, positive personalityGets along well with co-workers of all typesCares about detail and about quality of work productWell organizedProcess-orientedTechnologically-savvy, actively applying technology to improve delivery of servicesEnergetic / self-starter / hard-workingWrites clearly and with proper grammar; drafts legal documents in plain EnglishCommunicates verbally in a clear, thoughtful wayAble to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressureWilling to work on a broad variety of legal mattersShows business judgment and acumenWilling to adhere to and promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of Stanley MartinPosition Requirements:Bachelor’s degree and JD degree from top college or universityAdmission to the bar of Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina or Georgia.At least 10 years of legal experience.Prefer that the candidate be based in Northern Virginia, but also open to candidates based in any one of our markets.What’s In It For Me:Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and VSP, along with employer-paid ST and LT disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid and Aflac supplemental options)Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)Put your family first with benefits, including 2 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability PlanReceive well-rounded wellness benefits, including access paid annual subscription to Calm, free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance ProgramContinue your education with tuition and certification reimbursementRest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leaveProtect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverageReceive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through VerizonGet access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce WalletSupport local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and moreOther details

Pay Type: Salary

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