Veev is hiring a
Associate Counsel

Summary

The job is for a Senior Counsel in the construction industry at Veev, a subsidiary of Lennar. The role involves providing comprehensive legal advice and risk assessments on various matters related to contracts and real estate/construction law.

Requirements

• JD Degree with a valid law license
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with an emphasis on construction law, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
• Experience negotiating common forms of real estate/construction agreements
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion with ability to identify problems and initiate corrective action
• Self-starter, with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deliver high quality work on tight deadlines
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and applicable legislation affecting the operations
• Adaptable and flexible to operate with minimal direction and little or no supervision while working in a complex and changing environment
• Proven written and verbal communication abilities with emphasis on problem solving and negotiation, with ability to explain complex legal concepts to employees and staff at all levels
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite, and various legal case management systems
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contracts and insurance documents
• Ability to travel as needed to job sites
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and risk assessments across a broad range of legal matters related to contracts/real estate/construction law
• Advise business partners on legal, contractual and risk matters impacting their areas of responsibility
• Analyze and summarize legal documents and complex business transactions and contracts
• Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems involving the assigned Business Units
• Conduct and compile research, maintain/update organized legal due diligence documents
• Review owner contracts and support Business Unit leaders in the bidding/negotiation process
• Review routine project-related agreements (e.g. BIM releases, crane swing agreements, title company deliverables, lender consents.)
• Analyze change orders and waivers/releases prepared by others for legal risks
• Partner with lead counsel in the management and resolution of contested matters
• Manage litigation and corporate disclosures for RFP responses
• Partner with the Corporate Secretary regarding authorizing resolutions to accompany bids
• Maintain and utilize best practices with respect to contract terms
• Deliver legal training to the Business Units on a variety of legal topics, including project specific requirements and ethics/compliance
• Develop and provide input to capture market trends and continuously improve processes

Benefits

• Paid vacations, sick, and holidays
• Life insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance