Assistant General Counsel – Real Estate

Lennar

Director, Assistant General Counsel providing business-oriented legal support on real estate transactions. Collaborating with Division leadership and cross-functional teams to manage legal risks and oversee agreements.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeMiami • California, Florida, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $165,500 - $206,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a workstream or regional portfolio within the Real Estate practice area, with primary responsibility for land acquisition, land banking, land development, title, entitlement, construction, and related real estate matters.
Provide practical, timely, and business-forward legal advice to Division and Region leadership, translating legal requirements, deal risks, and commercial considerations into clear, actionable guidance.
Oversee, draft, negotiate, and resolve complex agreements and matters, including purchase and sale agreements, development and reimbursement agreements, easements, access agreements, and other transaction documents.
Support zoning, entitlement, development, and construction-related legal requirements, coordinating with business teams and senior legal leadership.
Manage matter-level financial responsibilities, including oversight of moderate outside counsel and settlement spend.
Develop and implement legal standards, processes, and playbooks for the Real Estate practice area.
Lead and mentor individual-contributor attorneys and legal professionals as applicable.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in the U.S.
10-15 years of legal experience, with substantial experience in real estate transactions, land acquisition, land development, homebuilding, commercial real estate, construction, or closely related practice.
Strong experience drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements and related transaction documents, and advising on title, survey, diligence, entitlement, closing, and development-related issues.
Ability to provide clear, practical, risk-balanced advice to business leaders and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong negotiation, analytical, judgment, and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and day-to-day execution levels.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing legal teams and external counsel.
Prior experience in a senior in-house legal role or comparable law firm position.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance plans including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan with $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%
Paid Parental Leave
Associate Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance up to $30,000
Up to three weeks of vacation annually
Generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies
New Hire Referral Bonus Program
Home Purchase Discounts
Everyone’s Included Day

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Hard Skills & Tools

land acquisitionland bankingland developmenttitleentitlementconstructiondrafting agreementsnegotiating agreementsreal estate transactionscommercial real estate

Soft Skills

clear communicationanalytical skillsjudgmentnegotiation skillsleadership skillsmentoringrisk assessmentadvisingcollaborationstrategic thinking

Certifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)licensed to practice law in the U.S.