Legal Counsel

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Other • Real Estate
The Role
Provides legal counsel on commercial contracts and transactional matters. Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contractor, consultant, software licensing, vendor, and other commercial agreements; advises business units on legal risks and compliance; oversees the contract management platform; monitors relevant legal and regulatory developments; and supports corporate documentation and land acquisition work.
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About The Role

This position assists the Director, Senior Counsel in providing legal advice to the Company concerning commercial contracts.  Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts will be essential.  The ideal candidate is highly motivated and detail oriented.  The Counsel works closely with multiple internal clients and departments.

What You’ll Do

  • Draft, review and negotiate various contracts and transactional documents that meet the Company's risk tolerance and other standards.
  • Identify and resolve project and business risks creatively.
  • Advise business units on legal risk and compliance for their initiatives.
  • Provide sound, cogent legal advice related to various types of contracts, including complex contractor and consultant master service agreements, software licensing, vendor agreements, and various other commercial contracts.
  • Oversee Company’s contract management platform.
  • Other transactional legal matters as needed, such as corporate document drafting/review and land acquisition work.
  • Monitor legal developments that affect the Company's business.
  • Assist with monitoring and implementing Company’s legislative and regulatory agenda and issues as needed.
  • Must sometimes complete assignments with very short notice under extreme time constraints.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required.
  • Requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant Counsel experience.
  • Demonstrated computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Current, valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Benefits

Why You Will Love Working Here

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package:
    • Medical, dental, vision coverage
    • Financial Planning
    • Time Off & Life Balance
    • Family & Lifestyle
  • Opportunities for growth and development
  • Culture that is collaborative, inclusive, fast-paced, people-first
  • Stable company with strong reputation in the market

Why Join Perry Homes?

At Perry Homes, we’re committed to integrity, excellence, and service—values that guide every customer interaction. Join a team where your work directly contributes to an exceptional homebuying experience and a trusted brand. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can do their best work.

***Note to job seekers: Your resume will be reviewed as the best qualified candidates will be contacted in the event that there is potential match***  

Perry Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer   

Disclaimer: Recruitment Fraud – Any communication regarding job opportunities from our organization will be initiated through official channels only, including our company email domain, @perryhomes.com and verified social media accounts.  We advise candidates to exercise caution and refrain from sharing personal or sensitive information with any party claiming to represent our company outside of these channels.  We do not at any early stage of recruitment process solicit personal information (e.g., passport and bank account info), financial details, or any form of payment (e.g., application fee).  If you receive suspicious communications, encounter job postings that appear fraudulent, or want to confirm any employment postings, please contact [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • At least 3 years of relevant Counsel experience
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Current, valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Perry Homes Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Perry Homes and has not been reviewed or approved by Perry Homes.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered strong in revenue‑generating roles, with high earning potential in sales and solid base or guaranteed pay in some cases. Overall, pay is often characterized as fair.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are provided alongside an Employee Assistance Program. Optional critical illness and accident plans add breadth to the core health offering.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is offered. Company‑paid life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability reinforce financial security alongside retirement savings.

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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
830 Employees
Year Founded: 1967

What We Do

Perry Homes, for over 50 years, has built quality homes in desirable communities across Texas in ideal locations around Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. We offer a variety of designs for every lifestyle at unmistakable values and quality in the most desirable Texas communities. Perry Homes is dedicated to providing first-class customer service before, during and after the sale. Our continuing loyalty to our customers, combined with our distinguished reputation, creates an unrivaled demand for Perry Homes.

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