General Counsel

The Specialized Recruiting Group is hiring a General Counsel for a Residential Homebuilder client of ours in Charlotte. Please see the full job description below and apply/reach out if interested!

Executive Overview

We are seeking a high-potential legal leader ready to step into a General Counsel role with a

growing residential homebuilding organization. This position is ideal for a strong #2—currently serving as a Deputy General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, or senior in-house attorney—who is prepared to take on full leadership of the legal function. This role offers the opportunity to partner directly with executive leadership, influence strategy, and build a best-in-class legal and risk management platform. The successful candidate will combine strong legal expertise with practical business judgment and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment.

Opportunity Profile

• First-seat General Counsel role with full visibility to executive leadership

• Ability to shape legal strategy, risk framework, and operating approach

• Exposure to all aspects of the business: land, construction, sales, warranty, and corporate matters

• Opportunity to build and lead the legal function over time

• High-impact role in a growth-oriented organization

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to executive leadership, providing practical, business-oriented counsel

• Support and gradually assume full ownership of legal strategy, risk management, and compliance functions

• Provide legal oversight for land acquisition, development agreements, and real estate transactions

• Advise on construction, warranty, and operational risk matters

• Manage litigation, claims, and outside counsel relationships

• Oversee contracts, vendor agreements, and commercial transactions

• Partner with leadership on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives

• Establish scalable processes and frameworks for legal review and risk management

Core Competencies & Leadership Expectations

• Strategic legal advisor balancing risk and business objectives

• Exposure to insurance programs, claims management, and enterprise risk frameworks

• Experience supporting or managing litigation and outside counsel

• Ability to navigate sensitive issues and coordinate with PR partners

• Working knowledge of employment law, HR, and OSHA considerations

• Provides practical legal support to operational teams

• Strong communicator with ability to influence leadership

• Demonstrates readiness to step into full leadership role

• Familiarity with residential construction defect and warranty risk

Experience & Background

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership

• 8–15 years of legal experience in homebuilding, real estate, construction, or related industries

• Current or recent role as #2 legal leader or senior in-house counsel

• Experience supporting real estate transactions and/or litigation management

• Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization

Success Profile

• Ready to take the next step into a General Counsel position

• Comfortable operating with increasing autonomy and accountability

• Business-minded, not purely technical

• Able to balance risk with practical decision-making

• Motivated by growth, ownership, and impact

Success Metrics

• Effective transition into full legal leadership role

• Strong partnership with executive and operational teams

• Improved risk visibility and mitigation across the business

• Effective management of litigation and claims exposure

• Scalable legal processes that support growth

• Positive influence on business outcomes and decision-making