Mattamy Homes Careers

Who we are

Mattamy Homes is the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, with 40-plus years of history across the United States and Canada. Every year, Mattamy helps more than 8,000 families realize their dream of home ownership. In the U.S., Mattamy is represented in 11 markets – Charlotte, Dallas, Jacksonville, Naples, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, Sarasota, Southeast Florida, Tampa, and Tucson.

What you’ll do

• This position will report to the General Counsel
• Supervise and manage pre-litigation, Chapter 558, and litigation matters in all Divisions, including supervising outside counsel, directing case strategy, reviewing motions and briefs, reviewing case filings, reviewing budgets and invoices, and advising Divisions regarding case updates and liability risk
• Coordinate with and advise the General Counsel on litigation and pre-litigation matters
• Support day-to-day litigation case management (e.g., discovery, factual investigations, litigation holds, insurance reporting and coordination, case monitoring, third-party subpoena responses, attending mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and depositions)
• Assist Divisions with customer care and warranty legal issues, draft settlement agreements and releases, communicate and negotiate with opposing counsel
• Handle regulatory agency complaints
• Represent Mattamy Homes legally in interactions and disputes with customers, real estate and construction contractors, vendors and suppliers

• Review and draft trade partner agreements, vendor agreements, construction lien law documentation and procedures and insurance requirements

What you bring

• J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school either Magna or Suma Cum Laude
• Must have passed the Florida Bar Exam and have an Active license to practice law in FL
• 5 to 10 years’ experience in the practice of commercial litigation and construction litigation at a top law firm with proven representation of homebuilders and land developers and/or in-house with large homebuilding and land development company
• Proficient knowledge of legal issues specific to the homebuilding, land development and construction industry
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate, demonstrate diplomacy, and interact well with senior business and legal leadership
• Highly disciplined with the ability to assess risk, work with limited supervision, and provide timely, strategic and practical legal advice in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• A keen understanding of local cultures, business practices, laws, and governmental/regulatory systems
• Organization skills and experience setting priorities, problem-solving, and multi-tasking
• Strong drafting, negotiating and writing skills, including attention to detail, as well as the ability to solve problems in an efficient, business-friendly manner in time-pressured situations
• Ability to identify and analyze complex issues and devise creative solutions and strategies for resolution
• Strong work ethic and commitment to professionalism and integrity
• Willingness to take ownership of projects and think proactively
• Ability to handle a high volume of work, prioritize appropriately, and work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Adobe, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Be willing to travel upon request to various company offices and locations within Florida, Texas, Arizona, and North Carolina, if needed
• Must also have, or be able to get, passport and be able to travel internationally (Canada), if needed

Bonus points

•   Prior in-house counsel experience strongly preferred

Be yourself. We want it that way.

At Mattamy Homes, we’re passionate about creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work. Diversity and inclusion are important aspects of the work we do to support our homebuyers, colleagues and communities.

Our competitive compensation and full-time employee benefits package includes:

• 3 weeks of company paid vacation + 1 week of company paid time off + 1 week of sick time
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending, 401K with Company Matching and Tuition Reimbursement
• Entertainment Discounts, Employee Home Ownership Program and Company-wide Volunteer Program

Mattamy’s mission

To provide the best homeowner experience

Mattamy’s core values

• Teamwork
• Commitment
• Community
• Sustainability

Recent recognition

• Best Places to Work in Charlotte for 2023, 2022, 2020, 2018 & 2017
• Best Places to Work in Jacksonville for 2023, 2022, 2016 & 2015
• Best Places to Work in Orlando for 2023, 2022, 2021, 2018, 2016 & 2013
• Best Places to Work in Phoenix for 2023, 2022 & 2021
• Best Places to Work in Raleigh for 2023, 2022 & 2021
• Best Places to Work in Southeast, FL for 2024, 2023
• Best Places to Work in Tampa Bay for 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 & 2019

A career with Mattamy Homes is a chance to join a team as solid as they come. We’re an internationally recognized, privately owned homebuilder full of ambitious, talented and hardworking team members. Together we’re making dreams come true with homes and communities designed for the way people live today, and that’s a great feeling. Our future is secured through strategic investments in land and communities, in both current and new markets, which offers ongoing learning, growth and opportunity for all of us. Redefining how we build with smarter technology and a deep commitment to sustainability is exciting and rewarding.

Here, you will gain valuable experience through challenging and interesting projects. Recognized as an employer of choice, Mattamy ensures you will enjoy great benefits and an award-winning culture, because we take care of our own. On our team, we all have a role to play in building for the future.

Mattamy Homes is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, national origin, disability or with respect to any other status protected under federal, state, and local laws or ordinances. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons.

Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.