Assistant General Counsel – Real Estate

Lennar

Director, Assistant General Counsel providing legal support on land acquisition, development, and related transactions at Lennar. Leading legal strategy and ensuring timely execution of agreements.

Posted 6/19/2026full-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
Provide practical, timely, and business-forward legal advice to Division and Region leadership
Oversee, draft, negotiate, and resolve complex agreements and matters
Support zoning, entitlement, development, and construction-related legal requirements
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
Serve as a key legal partner to business leaders

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
Ability to provide clear, practical, risk-balanced advice to business leaders and cross-functional teams
Strong negotiation, analytical, judgment, and communication skills
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, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan with a $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

Juris Doctor (J.D.)real estate transactionsland acquisitionland developmenthomebuildingcommercial real estateconstruction lawdrafting agreementsnegotiating agreementslegal standards development

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationanalytical skillsjudgmentnegotiationrisk assessmentteam managementbusiness acumencross-functional collaboration

Certifications

licensed to practice law in the U.S.