Corporate Attorney

D.R. Horton • Arlington, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Corporate Attorney for their Legal Department. The right candidate will work on a broad range of matters related to corporate agreements, corporate entity formation and matters involving the Board of Directors, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) compliance and filings and corporate financings.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and current license to practice law is required
• Active member in good standing with a State Bar
• Proficiency with MS Office, Excel and Outlook
• Organizational skills
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Preferred between one and four years of relevant experience with an in-house organization or law firm
• Experience with corporate governance and compliance roles
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications

Responsibilities

• Familiar with Corporate legal matters
• Draft and review corporate agreements and contracts
• Assist in due diligence on corporate and financing transactions
• Assist in the formation, management and compliance related to corporate entities
• Prepare materials for the Board of Directors in a NYSE publicly listed company
• Work on SEC filings and compliance matters
• Review and work with a team on financing matters
• Looking for specific experience and/or a combination of corporate experiences in the listed duties
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Maintain current knowledge of new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the company, and assist with the development of policies and training as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level