Real Estate Associate Counsel

McBride Homes has an exciting opportunity for a Real Estate Associate Counsel to join our legal team. McBride is Missouri's largest home builder and one of the largest land developers in the state. With 1008 closings in 2024, McBride ranks as the 33rd largest privately owned builder and the 66th largest builder in the country according to Builder Magazine. We are seeking a talented Real Estate Associate Counsel to be a part of a collaborative team, located in our new state-of-the-art facility in Chesterfield Valley.

Top reasons to work with us:

• Competitive salary and an annual discretionary bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) plan with matching contribution
• State-of-the-art software and technology
• A collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork
• Onsite fitness center at the corporate office

Salary Range: $175,000- $210,000/yr. depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist on legal matters, with an emphasis on land acquisition
• Manage zoning entitlement including analysis of zoning codes and presenting projects at zoning meetings throughout the greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area
• Provide legal advice related to land acquisition and development
• Draft and negotiate land acquisition contracts and related documents
• Work with our in-house land development team and legal team to analyze due diligence and close land acquisition projects including detailed analysis of title and survey issues and drafting easements and other title related resolution documents
• Managing litigation matters including consulting with and coordinating outside counsel as necessary
• Review and revise subcontractor contract documents and handle disputes
• Provide advice regarding legal issues in construction and warranty
• Report directly to General Counsel

Qualifications:

• Must be capable of managing and tracking high volume caseload with many priorities and deadlines
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills
• Exceptional written communication and oral presentation skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Ability to analyze and solve complex title and survey issues
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be licensed and able to practice law in Missouri
• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate law

McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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