Region Counsel Position Available In Horry, South Carolina

Job Description – Region Counsel (2501858)
Job Description Region Counsel – 2501858 Description
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. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Region Counsel. The right candidate will oversee and coordinate all region’s legal matters with emphasis on land acquisition. Advise the Region President on all acquisition matters involving the divisions within the region.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Provide legal advice related to land acquisition and development, including drafting contracts and related documents, working with division personnel, handling closings, consulting with and coordinating outside counsel as necessary
Review and revise homebuyer contract documents; advise regarding RESPA issues and other issues
Review and revise subcontractor contract documents, handle disputes
Review safety programs, review and revise manual and written policies, handle safety issues including OSHA
Review marketing contract and programs; draft documentation as necessary
Provide advice regarding employment matters and issues; assist in drafting job descriptions; handle disputes, draft policies, involve outside counsel as necessary
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to travel overnight
Coordinate outside counsel as necessary
Provide advice regarding legal issues in construction and warranty
Provide advice regarding various other region matters
Supervisory Responsibilities
May have supervisory responsibilities
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Jurist Doctoral degree (J.D.) or equivalent
More than ten years of related experience and/or training
Licensed attorney
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
Proficiency with MS Office and email
Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
The noise level is generally moderate
Preferred Qualifications Strong communication skills
Ability to multi-task and attention to detail
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:
Medical, Vision and Dental
401(K)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.
Job
: Legal Primary Location
: South Carolina-Murrells Inlet Organization
: Home Builder Schedule
: Full-time Job Posting
: Apr 24, 2025, 1:34:10 PM