Director, Assistant General Counsel - Commercial Transactions

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A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future

The Director, Assistant General Counsel – Commercial Transactions, is a senior legal leader who provides strategic legal advice across Lennar’s corporate investment, technology, and commercial contracting activities. This role serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders, partnering early in the lifecycle of strategic initiatives to shape transactions, manage risk, and drive business outcomes. The ideal candidate brings deep transactional expertise, strong leadership presence, and the ability to operate effectively at both the strategic and operational levels of a dynamic, fast-paced organization.

Your Responsibilities on the Team 

• Lead the commercial and technology transactions workstream, with accountability for prioritizing the legal pipeline, allocating work, and ensuring timely, high‑quality, and risk‑balanced delivery of legal services in support of business objectives.

• Provide sophisticated, practical, and business‑forward legal advice, including early‑stage deal structuring and risk allocation, translating legal requirements and risk considerations into clear, actionable guidance that enables informed decision‑making and operational execution.

• Oversee, negotiate, and resolve complex agreements, disputes, and matters, including drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial and technology agreements such as strategic investments, joint ventures, partnerships, technology development and licensing, and national supplier agreements, exercising sound judgment in managing legal risk, commercial considerations, and regulatory obligations.

• Support governance, compliance, and regulatory initiatives, partnering with senior legal leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to implement required controls, respond to regulatory developments, and address compliance‑related issues.

• Manage matter‑level financial responsibilities, including oversight of moderate outside counsel and settlement spend, budget tracking, and cost‑conscious decision‑making consistent with approved frameworks and escalation thresholds.

• Develop and implement workstream‑ or segment‑level legal standards, processes, and playbooks, including transaction templates and negotiation guidance for commercial and technology matters, ensuring consistent application of policies, adherence to enterprise legal frameworks, and effective documentation and records integrity.

• Lead and mentor individual‑contributor attorneys and legal professionals as applicable, providing guidance on complex matters, reinforcing best practices, and supporting professional development and performance expectations.

• Serve as a key legal partner to business leaders, collaborating across functions to anticipate legal risks, support initiatives, and deliver timely, practical legal solutions aligned with organizational priorities and values.

Your Toolbox

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in the U.S. 

• 10-15 years of legal experience, with substantial experience handling complex commercial and technology transactions.

• Demonstrated experience with joint ventures, partnerships, strategic investments, and sophisticated commercial agreements.

• Experience advising executive leadership on complex legal, regulatory, and risk-management matters.

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing legal teams and external counsel.

• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, balancing legal risk with business growth.

• Prior experience in a senior in-house legal role or comparable law firm position.

• Experience leveraging AI and other technology tools to enhance commercial operations.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements: 

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the incumbent to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary. 

This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the company due to factors affecting the business.

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits:

• This position may be eligible for bonuses.
• This position may be eligible for commissions.
• This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section in accordance with Company Policy.
• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

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