Deputy GC

The Deputy General Counsel - Litigation is responsible for providing advice and legal counsel to the Company on a broad range of matters. The incumbent in this role will report to the General Counsel/Security and assist with all in-house litigation matters and with the preparation of all litigation and risk reports. The Deputy General Counsel will also manage and supervise a team of paralegals as well as a staff of litigation attorneys.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing advice and legal counsel to the company on a broad range of matters.

Manage Lennar corporation’s in-house litigation attorneys and outside attorneys in all aspects of litigation facing the enterprise, including construction defect, personal injury, environmental, employment, land use, and contract (business) disputes.

Assist the General Counsel in the preparation of litigation and risk reports to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, outside auditors, and internal business clients.

Assists the General Counsel with an array of departmental administrative matters, budgetary and compliance activities, internal investigations, and other legal matters as they arise.

Responsible for establishing and assuring compliance with case management strategies to further the business goals of the company.

Supervises a staff of litigation attorneys and paralegals.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

Juris Doctorate required and admitted to a state bar association. Admission to at least one state bar.

Fifteen years experience litigation experience, including some construction defect, personal injury and contract dispute litigation.

In-house experience.

Experience in analysis and determination of legal reserves for accounting.

Experience managing a diverse portfolio across several states including Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Maryland.

Experience managing outside counsel and negotiating engagement and fee agreements, including alternative fee arrangements.

Experience in ADR, including arbitration and mediation.

Experience managing in-house counsel and support staff.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass all responsibilities or tasks that may be required. Specific duties may vary based on business needs.