Overview
General Counsel Jobs in Charlotte, NC at Specialized Recruiting Group – Charlotte, NC
Title: General Counsel
Company: Specialized Recruiting Group – Charlotte, NC
Location: Charlotte, NC
The Specialized Recruiting Group is seeking a General Counsel on behalf of a residential homebuilder client based in Charlotte. The ideal candidate will bring prior experience serving as General Counsel within the construction or homebuilding industry. Please review the full job description below and apply or reach out for additional information 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
- Prior experience serving as General Counsel within the construction or homebuilding industry
- 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
