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In-House Attorney – Contracts

K. Hovnanian® Homes
Matawan, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
K. Hovnanian is celebrating over 65 years of quality and leadership in the home building and community development industry. Do you want to play a large role in those every day decisions that help build dream homes? It’s the homes where people will raise their child, form their most important memories, plot the course for their future, spend quality time with their grandchildren or enjoy quiet times reflecting on a life full of accomplishments. Over 300,000 families have put their dreams in our hands, and you can as well.

The In-House Attorney – Contracts is responsible for reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of commercial and operational contracts. This role partners closely with our corporate business leaders and internal stakeholders to manage contractual risk, ensure compliance with applicable laws, company policies, and support business objectives through practical, business-focused legal guidance. The primary focus of this position is contract review and negotiation across multiple functional areas with additional general practice matters also included in the position. Experience in IT and/or Privacy law a plus.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; New Jersey license preferred but not required. Minimum of 7 years of experience practicing law, with significant experience in contract review, drafting, and negotiations. Prior in-house experience preferred but not required.

You can look forward to professional support, an annual salary of $185,000 - $225,000 with eligibility for bonuses and extensive benefits—including time off for holidays, 3 weeks paid vacation, 6 sick days and 3 personal days, medical/dental/vision coverage, discounts on mortgages and home appliances, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. To learn more about us, visit www.khov.com/careers.

Search Firms Please Read Carefully

K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any associate at K. Hovnanian via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of K. Hovnanian. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by K. Hovnanian as a result of the referral or through other means.

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