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Associate General Counsel
Job Location:
Job Location:
Rehoboth Beach, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
27 August 2026 (6 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
24 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Schell Brothers is Delawares largest private home builder with additional divisions in Richmond Nashville and Boise. Our mission is to bring happiness to ourselves and our homeowners by not only creating exceptional homes and communities but also providing an extraordinary home buying experience. Our employees are passionate about their jobs and believe in happiness positivity and collaborating with others.
Schell Brothers accolades such as being named Builder of the Year and receiving National Gold Awards further solidify our reputation as a leader in the industry. Being listed among the Certified Best Places to Work is a testament to our employee culture and success over the past two decades.
We are looking for a talented and motivated Associate General Counsel to join our team. The Associate General Counsel will provide legal support related to the acquisition and development of real estate land use matters and general contract matters. This position can be based in our Rehoboth Beach DE Richmond VA or Nashville TN offices.
Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:
- Assist with acquisitions development dispositions and financing transactions.
- Review draft and negotiate documents including but not limited to joint venture agreements purchase contracts property management agreements leases construction contracts and loan documents.
- Identify legal risks and provide strategies for mitigating such risks.
- Provide legal advice to various departments and act as a strategic thought partner.
- Oversee legal due diligence processes for real estate transactions including title examinations environmental assessments and zoning reviews.
- Oversee any potential business litigation including disputes with clients partners tenants contractors and other parties.
- Ensure compliance with federal state and local laws and regulations pertaining to real estate. Ensure the companys policies and personnel follow all applicable laws.
- Assist in the development and implementation of company policies related to operations compliance and risk management.
- Coordinate and oversee outside counsel as needed.
Requirements:
- Three years experience practicing law ideally with an emphasis on transaction real estate land use or real estate finance.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an American Bar Association accredited law school. Bar admitted in a state within the U.S.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Our #1 goal is happiness! Schell Brothers builds award-winning, energy efficient new homes with unparalleled durability, longevity, and strength in Delaware, Virginia, Tennessee and Idaho. Explore 50+ communities, tour a model home and find yours today.
