Associate General Counsel

While other companies just build places to live, at HHHunt we build a better way of life. Founded by Harry H. Hunt III in 1966, HHHunt is a recognized leader in real estate development throughout Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland and South Carolina. It's the people of HHHunt who set us apart and make a positive impact every day. Working for HHHunt means being part of a community and striving to provide the best in all that we do, speaking boldly about new ideas for innovation, and inspiring creativity in the ways we work together. It is HHHunt’s mission to improve the world and how people live by creating meaningful experiences and places of great distinction. We are looking for an Associate General Counsel to join our team. We are looking for YOU!

WHO YOU ARE

• Analytical and Solution-Oriented. You interpret data effectively and use your findings to solve problems and implement positive change.
• Strong Communicator. You have clear and effective communication skills, written and verbal, which helps you to connect well with others and develop and maintain effective relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Organized and Confident. You are detail-oriented, composed, and able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Focused and Motivated. You possess a sense of urgency and go the extra mile to achieve your goals and follow through on commitments.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Draft and review agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Review and sign off on all contracts, including Boiler Plate Contract Templates and Transfer of Risks with Third Party contracts.
• Negotiate and review terms for land acquisitions.
• Review seller’s documents, and coordinate with seller’s counsel on all land and lot closings.
• Coordinate with bank attorneys and other outside counsel, and review Bank loans for A&D/Builder line, and apartment loans for all loan closings.
• Manage the relationships and rates with title companies, and coordinate title and endorsements.
• Coordinate and manage outside counsel for human resources, trusts, insurance issues and any additional projects as needed.
• Manage all outstanding legal issues.

REQUIREMENTS

• Juris Doctorate
• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing as a lawyer with an emphasis on commercial real estate.
• Business-focused mindset with ability to balance legal risk and business impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong problem-solving skills.
• Must have outstanding contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Virginia; Additional license in North Carolina is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented with the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to build effective internal and external relationships.

REWARDS 

As a progressive organization meeting the needs of a diverse workforce, in addition to the standard competitive benefits package we also offer birthday day off, 10 holidays, adoption benefits, excellent health care benefits, HHHunt rental discounts, and education assistance-to name just a few. To learn more about this exciting opportunity to join a great organization, visit www.hhhunt.com and discover for yourself why we believe, it’s how you live that matters.

HHHunt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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