Real Estate Attorney
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Overview
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About Us
At MDC Holdings, Inc./Richmond American Homes, we encourage a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness and work-life balance. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for success, consider building a career with us. We’re proud to be one of the most established builders in the industry, with 45 years of experience and 240,000 homes to our credit.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Attorney to join the company’s centralized Legal Department in Denver. The Legal Department provides advice to Richmond’s divisions throughout the country with respect to real estate transactions, contracting issues, due diligence matters, development issues, title, and customer concerns.
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for reviewing, negotiating and drafting real estate contracts and related agreements for the acquisition of raw land, partially developed land and finished platted lots, and land development, for the purpose of building single family homes, as well as conducting due diligence and closing the land acquisitions, including working with paralegals and title companies to prepare and review closing documents and title work. Due diligence may include legal analysis of title issues, bonding and development matters, community facilities districts, homeowner associations, and water availability, among other issues.
The Real Estate Attorneys in the Legal Department interact with management in discussing and managing risks with respect to the purchase and development of real estate, and provide guidance to Richmond division personnel with respect to company land transaction policies and procedures and other risk management processes. Additionally, the position may provide assistance in the area of leasing.
Requirements
5+ years as a practicing lawyer with an emphasis on real estate. Some homebuilding experience preferred.
Education: J.D. or LLM from an accredited law school.
Licensing: Admitted to practice in the State of Colorado, or another state with single client admission in Colorado. Attorney’s license shall be active and in good standing.
Benefits & Perks!
While we value hard work, we also recognize the importance of having fun! Our employees enjoy a collaborative environment where they can freely bounce ideas off one another and participate in exciting teambuilding activities and outings, like trips to the ballpark, holiday celebrations, regular office socials and much more.
Positive, collaborative team culture Competitive compensation structure Comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA accounts, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and EAP Time Off benefits include: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement, Jury Duty, FMLA, and Military leave Discounted pet insurance Home purchase discounts & more! All benefits are subject to qualification and hire dates. Not all benefits apply to commissioned sales people.
Compensation
Base Salary: $160,000-$200,000 FLSA Status: Exempt Bonus Type: Year-end Discretionary
If you are ready for more than a job and seek a career with one of the most respected organizations in a top industry then we want to hear from you. Please also visit our website at www.richmondamerican.com for more information.
MDC Holdings, Inc. / Richmond American Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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