Keystone Custom Homes · 1 week ago
General Counsel
Lancaster, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expKeystone Custom Homes is seeking a General Counsel to serve as the company’s chief legal officer and primary legal advisor. This role involves providing strategic legal guidance on various aspects of residential homebuilding and land development, including contract negotiation, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Provide strategic legal counsel to executive leadership on land acquisition and development, residential development, home sales, customer relations, joint ventures, and strategic initiatives
Negotiate, draft, and review real estate purchase agreements, land development contracts, construction agreements, vendor and trade partner contracts, and sales-related documents
Identify legal risks related to home construction, warranties, customer disputes, and regulatory compliance, and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions
Serve as a legal liaison to represent Keystone Custom Homes with homebuyers, trade partners, municipalities, lenders, title companies, and suppliers
Advise on day-to-day legal matters affecting operations, including marketing programs, sales practices, disclosures, and dispute resolution
Manage and resolve customer and third-party disputes, including warranty claims, construction defect allegations, and Better Business Bureau or consumer complaints, with a focus on early and amicable resolution when possible
Provide legal guidance on zoning, land use, environmental regulations, permitting, and other regulatory requirements impacting residential development and construction
Oversee litigation strategy and manage relationships with outside counsel, ensuring effective representation and controlled legal expenses
Monitor and interpret changes in state, federal, and local laws and regulations affecting homebuilding and real estate operations, ensuring ongoing compliance
Conduct legal research and ensure contracts, policies, and business practices comply with applicable statutes, regulations, and case law
Manage legal timelines, filings, and court requirements to ensure deadlines and procedural obligations are met
Qualification
Preferred
Juris Doctor (JD) required; undergraduate or graduate education in business administration, real estate, or construction-related fields is a plus
Admission to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with a license in good standing
Minimum of 10 years of legal experience in a law firm or 6 years as in-house corporate
Demonstrated experience serving as General Counsel or senior legal leader, preferably within homebuilding, residential construction, real estate development, or construction law
Strong working knowledge of residential real estate law, land use and zoning, construction law, contracts, litigation, labor and employment law, and warranty issues
Proven experience advising on corporate governance, financial matters, securities compliance, and regulatory issues in a corporate or real estate/construction environment
Demonstrated expertise in handling complex commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, financing arrangements, and tax planning/controversy matters
Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate legal issues into practical business guidance
Proven ability to anticipate legal risks in a fast-paced, customer-facing homebuilding environment
Company
Keystone Custom Homes
Keystone Custom Homes is one of the top 100 home builders in the nation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Alan Banks
Chief Executive Officer - Carolinas
Jeff Rutt
CEO
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