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 Leadership
- Takes Ownership
- Adapts & Adjusts
- Connects & Serves
- Develops Talent
- Communicates with Impact
- Thinks Strategically
- Drives for Excellence
- Improves & Innovates
Job Competencies
- Takes Ownership & Drives
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Growth Mindset
- Attention to Detail
- Confidentiality
- Customer/Client Focus
Qualifications
- 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 & Vision
- 401(k)
- Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account
- Holidays
- PTO Leave
- New Home Discount
- Perry Homes Family College Fund
- Pet Discount Program
***Note to job seekers: Your resume will be reviewed as the best qualified candidates will be contacted in the event that there is potential match**
Perry Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Disclaimer: Recruitment Fraud – Any communication regarding job opportunities from our organization will be initiated through official channels only, including our company email domain, @perryhomes.com and verified social media accounts. We advise candidates to exercise caution and refrain from sharing personal or sensitive information with any party claiming to represent our company outside of these channels. We do not at any early stage of recruitment process solicit personal information (e.g., passport and bank account info), financial details, or any form of payment (e.g., application fee). If you receive suspicious communications, encounter job postings that appear fraudulent, or want to confirm any employment postings, please contact careers@perryhomes.com.