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Contracts Attorney

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What they do

A Contract Lawyer specializes in contract law. They focus on all aspects of client contract negotiation and reviews, including client tenders and contracts, MOUs, Bidding Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Parent Company Guarantees, subcontract flowdowns and other agreements required to meet a client, company or organization's business needs.

$142,297 / year median in Texas

+6% projected growth

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Job 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. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Contracts Attorney for their Legal Department. The right candidate will review and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial transactions and agreements, including vendor agreements as well as provide legal guidance and support concerning vendor transactions, legal risks within contractual agreements and other issues that arise. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide legal advice in connection with vendor agreements, including professional services agreements, independent contractor and subcontractor agreements, master services agreements, purchase and supply agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other vendor and commercial agreements Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial transactions with vendors, suppliers, service providers and other counterparties Provide practical, business-oriented guidance on risk allocation, limitation of liability, indemnity, security obligations, and other legal and business risks presented by vendor transactions Interact daily with personnel across the company, including procurement, financial services, real estate, risk management and other business teams, regarding a broad array of contracting and compliance issues including those typically encountered in the home building industry and the mortgage and title businesses Manage and prioritize multiple projects; analyze business and legal risks presented by these projects, coordinate with appropriate stakeholders; and bring these projects to a successful conclusion Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, standard terms, policies and procedures to reflect current law and business needs 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 Regular and reliable attendance Education and/or Experience Jurist Doctoral degree (J.D.) is required 3 years or more of relevant legal experience is required, including significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements Current license to practice law Possess exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Proficient at working in a fast-paced, high activity environment Self-motivated, goal-oriented, capable of multi-tasking and completing multiple projects within stated timelines Ability to work well within a team Ability to communicate and build relationships via MS teams and other remote style communications Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form or via DRH applications Proficiency with MS Office and email Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to 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:
Experience in a leading lawfirm is a plus Experience with vendor agreements, professional service agreements, independent contractor and subcontractor agreements, and other commercial contracts is preferred. 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, Dental and Vision 401(K) Employee Stock Purchase Plan Flex Spending Accounts Life & Disability Insurance Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo