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Director, Assistant General Counsel

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Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500 company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

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Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Lead a workstream or regional portfolio within the Real Estate practice area, with primary responsibility for land acquisition, land banking, land development, title, entitlement, construction, and related real estate matters, accountable for prioritizing the legal pipeline, allocating work, and ensuring timely, highquality, and riskbalanced delivery of legal services in support of business objectives.
• Provide practical, timely, and businessforward legal advice to Division and Region leadership, translating legal requirements, deal risks, and commercial considerations into clear, actionable guidance that enables informed decisionmaking and efficient execution.
• Oversee, draft, negotiate, and resolve complex agreements and matters, including purchase and sale agreements, development and reimbursement agreements, easements, access agreements, and other transaction documents, exercising sound judgment in managing legal risk, commercial objectives, and regulatory obligations.
• Support zoning, entitlement, development, and constructionrelated legal requirements, coordinating with business teams and senior legal leadership to address issues, satisfy conditions, and enable timely transaction execution.
• Manage matterlevel financial responsibilities, including oversight of moderate outside counsel and settlement spend, budget tracking, and costconscious decisionmaking consistent with approved frameworks and escalation thresholds.
• Develop and implement legal standards, processes, and playbooks for the Real Estate practice area, ensuring consistent application of policies, adherence to enterprise legal frameworks, and effective documentation and records integrity.
• Lead and mentorindividualcontributorattorneys and legal professionals as applicable, providing guidance on complex matters, reinforcing best practices, and supporting professional development and performance expectations.
• Serve as a key legal partner to business leaders, collaborating across functions including Land Acquisition, Land Development, Finance, Operations, Risk, and Title, to anticipate legal risks, support transactions and development initiatives, and deliver timely, practical legal solutions aligned with organizational priorities and values.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in the U.S.
• 10-15 years of legal experience, with substantial experience in real estate transactions, land acquisition, land development, homebuilding, commercial real estate, construction, or closely related practice.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating acquisition agreements and related transaction documents, and advising on title, survey, diligence, entitlement, closing, and development-related issues.
• Ability to provide clear, practical, risk-balanced advice to business leaders and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, judgment, and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and day-to-day execution levels.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing legal teams and external counsel.
• Prior experience in a senior in-house legal role or comparable law firm position.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements:

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the incumbent to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the company due to factors affecting the business.

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits:

• This position may be eligible for bonuses.
• This position may be eligible for commissions.
• This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section in accordance with Company Policy.
• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone's Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar's policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

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