Litigation Counsel

LGI Homes

Location
Texas-Houston
Description
<div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-jobDescriptionText jobsearch-JobComponent-description css-kqe8pq eu4oa1w0"><div> <p>LGI Homes is seeking a Litigation Counsel to join our legal team at our Corporate Headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas.</p> <p> As one of the World's Most Trustworthy Companies and a Top Workplace in the USA, LGI Homes has a notable legacy of homebuilding excellence. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated attorney to handle litigation matters for the company.</p> <p> The Litigation Counsel will work closely with the General Counsel to manage all aspects of litigation for the company. This role will primarily oversee construction-related litigation and will handle other types of legal disputes as needed, coordinating with outside counsel and various departments to ensure effective resolution. </p> <p>The Litigation Counsel will handle pre-litigation matters and develop litigation strategies. This role prepares quarterly litigation rep letters for auditors, reviews Company filings for required litigation-related disclosures, and collaborates with other department members on risk management strategies.</p> <p> This position will set legal reserves, participate in annual contract reviews and insurance renewals, and collaborate with the General Counsel on special projects such as corporate acquisitions or joint ventures. </p> <p><b>Requirements</b></p> <p> Our ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications: </p> <ul> <li>A Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or an equivalent law degree from an accredited law school </li> <li>Licensed to practice law and in good standing</li> <li>At least 5 years of construction litigation experience, preferably residential construction</li> <li>A self-motivated individual with excellent analytical, drafting, and legal skills </li> <li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with upper management and internal departments </li> <li>Results-oriented with excellent judgment and decision-making abilities </li> </ul> <p><b>Benefits</b></p> <p> In addition to a competitive compensation package, this position offers comprehensive training and exceptional benefits which include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with 4% match, an employee stock purchase plan and a new home discount. We also boast a rich company culture focused on training, goals, and recognition.</p> </div> <p></p></div>
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Practice Areas
Litigation
Specialties
Construction
Experience
5+ years
Employer Type
In-House