Deputy General Counsel

Lennar

Overview: The Deputy General Counsel - Litigation is responsible for providing advice and legal counsel to the Company on a broad range of matters. The incumbent in this role will report to the General Counsel/Security and assist with all in-house litigation matters and with the preparation of all litigation and risk reports. The Deputy General Counsel will also manage and supervise a team of paralegals as well as a staff of litigation attorneys. <br> Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Responsible for providing advice and legal counsel to the company on a broad range of matters. </li> <li>Manage Lennar corporation’s in-house litigation attorneys and outside attorneys in all aspects of litigation facing the enterprise, including construction defect, personal injury, environmental, employment, land use, and contract (business) disputes. </li> <li>Assist the General Counsel in the preparation of litigation and risk reports to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, outside auditors, and internal business clients. </li> <li>Assists the General Counsel with an array of departmental administrative matters, budgetary and compliance activities, internal investigations, and other legal matters as they arise. </li> <li>Responsible for establishing and assuring compliance with case management strategies to further the business goals of the company.</li> <li> Supervises a staff of litigation attorneys and paralegals.</li> </ul> <br> Qualifications: <b> Education and Experience Requirements:</b> <ul> <li> Juris Doctorate required and admitted to a state bar association. Admission to at least one state bar.</li> <li> Fifteen years experience litigation experience, including some construction defect, personal injury and contract dispute litigation.</li> <li> In-house experience.</li> <li> Experience in analysis and determination of legal reserves for accounting.</li> <li> Experience managing a diverse portfolio across several states including Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Maryland.</li> <li> Experience managing outside counsel and negotiating engagement and fee agreements, including alternative fee arrangements.</li> <li> Experience in ADR, including arbitration and mediation.</li> <li> Experience managing in-house counsel and support staff.</li> </ul> <b><br> Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.</b> <br> Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass all responsibilities or tasks that may be required. Specific duties may vary based on business needs. Type: Regular Full-Time
Posted
Practice Areas
Litigation
Specialties
Commercial, Construction, Personal Injury
Experience
15+ years
Type
Law Firm