Senior Corporate Counsel

PulteGroup•Atlanta, GA

15d

About The Position

Build a Career That Builds Your Future — with PulteGroup! Welcome to PulteGroup where we believe in building more than just homes—we believe in building inspired employees, meaningful careers, and a legacy of excellence. If you're looking for work that moves you, a team that values your ideas, and a company that brings you pride, you’ve come to the right place. As one of the nation’s largest and most respected homebuilders, PulteGroup offers opportunities to grow within a Fortune 500 company that’s consistently recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For and a certified Great Place to Work. We’re driven by the bold purpose of Building Incredible Places for People to Live Their Dreams. For over 70 years, we’ve been building more than homes—we’ve been building trust, innovation, and a culture where every team member is empowered to thrive. Join a company that champions inclusion, celebrates diversity, and supports your personal and professional journey. Headquartered in vibrant Atlanta, Georgia, and operating in over 45 markets nationwide, we’re proud to build homes through our trusted family of brands—including Innovative Construction Group, Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, Pulte Mortgage, PGP Title, Pulte Insurance Agency —all united under the PulteGroup name. Apply now and discover a career where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a lasting impact Job Summary Senior managing attorney reporting to the Area General Counsel with primary responsibility for handling the drafting, preparation and negotiation of contracts for home office functions; primary legal support for the Marketing, Information Technology and Procurement functions; and such other tasks as assigned. Primary Job Responsibilities The Senior Corporate Counsel (SCC) will serve as the primary legal partner supporting the Company’s Marketing, Information Technology, and Procurement functions – providing strategic, business focused legal guidance across a broad spectrum of commercial matters. The SCC will combine deep proficiency in commercial contract drafting and negotiation with sound business judgment and strong understanding of functional objectives to deliver timely, practical legal solutions.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor
Admission to State Bar and in compliance with continuing education requirements
Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong emphasis on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts
Demonstrated experience supporting Marketing, Information Technology, Procurement, or similarly structured corporate functions within an in house legal department or law firm
Proficiency in intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyright, and licensing; experience managing or supporting trademark portfolios is strongly preferred
Experience advising on information technology law, including software licensing, SaaS agreements, technology development, data governance, and vendor management
Familiarity with advertising law, consumer protection requirements, digital marketing regulations, and brand related compliance
Exposure to data privacy and cybersecurity principles, regulatory frameworks, and incident response considerations (deep experience beneficial but not required)
Experience with corporate finance, securities, or corporate governance matters is a plus
Ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, actionable advice aligned with business objectives
Strong judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams at all levels of the organization
Experience managing outside counsel efficiently, including oversight of specialized IP, IT, or regulatory engagements
Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and delivering high quality work.
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Conscientious and detail-oriented
Trustworthy and dependable
Self-motivated professional
Highly resourceful and able to work independently
Team player who works well with others in a high energy and occasionally fast-paced environment
Strong ability to communicate clearly, with courtesy and tact, both orally and in writing
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization, including top executives and outside counsel.
Ability to represent this unit of the legal department in a professional manner.
Ability to take responsibility for projects and ensure completion
Highly organized, able to handle multiple assignments, and able to track and meet deadlines
Ability to assess importance of matters and determine priorities
Ability to respond and adapt to changing priorities without frustration
Ability to manage workload for multiple functions and client groups
Ability to analyze problems and find creative solutions

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including marketing services agreements, technology licensing and SaaS contracts, software development and hosting agreements, and purchasing and supply chain contracts.
Provide legal support on trademark clearance, registration, enforcement, and portfolio management; advise on copyright issues, licensing, and other intellectual property matters affecting marketing and technology initiatives.
Partner with Marketing to ensure compliance with advertising, consumer protection, promotional, and digital marketing laws and regulations, including proper use of trademarks and brand assets.
Support the Information Technology team on matters involving information technology law, data governance, software implementation projects, and vendor management.
Advise Procurement on strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, risk allocation, and contractual structures to support company objectives while mitigating legal and commercial risks.
Provide guidance on data privacy and cybersecurity matters, including incident response, regulatory considerations, and best practices for handling personal and sensitive information (experience a plus, not required).
Assist with corporate finance, securities, and corporate governance matters as needed (experience in these areas is beneficial but not required).
Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify legal risks and develop practical structures, templates, and processes to streamline commercial transactions.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments in marketing, intellectual property, IT, and data governance to help the Company adapt policies, processes, and contract templates.
Support internal training efforts for business partners on key legal topics including contract principles, IP usage, data handling, and compliance requirements.
Build strong relationships with business stakeholders by providing clear, actionable legal advice aligned with operational goals.
Manage outside counsel relationships effectively, including oversight of trademark, IP, IT, and specialized regulatory matters, and ensure cost effective, high quality representation.
Assist in developing and updating internal policies, procedures, and standard form agreements to reflect legal developments and business needs.
Other duties as assigned.