Associate General Counsel

Stanley Martin Homes • Reston, VA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe our team makes the difference in everything we do. That’s why we live by our four values:

Our Team Makes the Difference
Succeed with knowledgeable, driven, and dedicated people working together

We Are Homebuyer Focused
Keep our customers and their satisfaction central to all that we do

We Have a Passion for Excellence
Strive to keep improving with our focus on the Stanley Martin Way

We Do the Right Thing
Act with the highest standards of integrity, every day

Stanley Martin Homes was ranked #12 Largest Private Company in the Greater Washington area by the Washington Business Journal. This achievement highlights Stanley Martin’s growth and success as well as its commitment to its team members and company culture.

The Associate General Counsel is responsible for providing a full range of in-house legal services to the Company, with an emphasis on real estate activity.

Responsibilities and Duties:

The Associate General Counsel will work on a variety of legal, transactional and operational matters affecting the Company (as experience and aptitude dictate), including the following:

Negotiating, drafting and reviewing land acquisition contracts and related documents
Reviewing, analyzing and providing counsel regarding due diligence (including title and survey) associated with the acquisition of land and lots
Working on M&A transactions
Negotiating, drafting and reviewing other legal documents, contracts and correspondence
Managing and administering legal and operational issues relating to the development, opening and operation of neighborhoods and to the sale of homes
Working on risk management and compliance issues, ranging from safety to document retention
Working on corporate governance matters
Managing contract and other disputes
Developing and drafting forms and processes

Position Standards:

Team player
Reflects a fun, positive personality
Gets along well with co-workers of all types
Cares about detail and about quality of work product
Well organized
Process-oriented
Technologically-savvy, actively applying technology to improve delivery of services
Energetic / self-starter / hard-working
Writes clearly and with proper grammar; drafts legal documents in plain English
Communicates verbally in a clear, thoughtful way
Able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
Willing to work on a broad variety of legal matters
Shows business judgment and acumen
Willing to adhere to and promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of Stanley Martin

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and JD degree from top college or university
Admission to the bar of Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina or Georgia.
At least 10 years of legal experience.
Prefer that the candidate be based in Northern Virginia, but also open to candidates based in any one of our markets.

What’s In It For Me:

Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and VSP, along with employer-paid ST and LT disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid and Aflac supplemental options)
Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)
Put your family first with benefits, including 2 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including access paid annual subscription to Calm, free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement
Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave
Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage
Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon
Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet
Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more