D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for aHead of Litigation. The Head of Litigation will serve as the senior executive responsible for overseeing all litigation, claims management, and dispute-resolution activities. This role directs enterprise-wide litigation strategy, leading a high-performing team that manages complex legal matters, outside counsel, and litigation risk across all divisions and business units.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Set and execute litigation strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, risk posture, and regulatory obligationsDirect all phases of litigation and claims management, including case assessment, strategy development, negotiations, settlement decisions, and trial oversightProvide expert legal counsel to executive, region and division leadership on high-risk legal matters and emerging litigation trendsCollaborate with and provide regular updates to region and division leadership on active and potential litigation matters, ensuring alignment on risk assessments, strategy, and resolution planningEstablish and enforce legal governance standards, litigation protocols, and documentation practices that strengthen defensibility and reduce exposure to operational, contractual, and regulatory riskOversee internal investigations related to litigation, claims, and significant incidents, ensuring timely, accurate, and legally sound findingsSelect, manage, and evaluate outside counsel, ensuring effective legal representation, cost control, and alignment with the company’s strategic objectivesLead, develop, and elevate the corporate litigation team, ensuring high performance, strong legal acumen, and exceptional support for divisions nationwideParticipate in crisis-response and incident-management effortsPromote a culture of accountability, collaboration, communication and ethical legal practice aligned with corporate values and expectationsConduct all business in a professional and ethical manner with transparent communications and collaboration to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the companyAbility to travel overnight

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for aHead of Litigation. The Head of Litigation will serve as the senior executive responsible for overseeing all litigation, claims management, and dispute-resolution activities. This role directs enterprise-wide litigation strategy, leading a high-performing team that manages complex legal matters, outside counsel, and litigation risk across all divisions and business units.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Set and execute litigation strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, risk posture, and regulatory obligationsDirect all phases of litigation and claims management, including case assessment, strategy development, negotiations, settlement decisions, and trial oversightProvide expert legal counsel to executive, region and division leadership on high-risk legal matters and emerging litigation trendsCollaborate with and provide regular updates to region and division leadership on active and potential litigation matters, ensuring alignment on risk assessments, strategy, and resolution planningEstablish and enforce legal governance standards, litigation protocols, and documentation practices that strengthen defensibility and reduce exposure to operational, contractual, and regulatory riskOversee internal investigations related to litigation, claims, and significant incidents, ensuring timely, accurate, and legally sound findingsSelect, manage, and evaluate outside counsel, ensuring effective legal representation, cost control, and alignment with the company’s strategic objectivesLead, develop, and elevate the corporate litigation team, ensuring high performance, strong legal acumen, and exceptional support for divisions nationwideParticipate in crisis-response and incident-management effortsPromote a culture of accountability, collaboration, communication and ethical legal practice aligned with corporate values and expectationsConduct all business in a professional and ethical manner with transparent communications and collaboration to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the companyAbility to travel overnight

Education and/or Experience

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction12 years of progressive litigation experience, including significant experience managing complex, high-exposure mattersProven leadership experience overseeing corporate litigation teams or serving as lead counselDemonstrated experience managing outside counsel, budgets, and litigation operationsStrong verbal and written communication skills are required.Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working at a Fortune 500 company or company with multi-site national operationsPrevious in-house litigation leadership experience in homebuilding, construction, or a similarly regulated and high-risk industryDeep command of litigation strategy, complex case management, and dispute resolution

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Medical, Dental and Vision401(K)Employee Stock Purchase PlanFlex Spending AccountsLife Disability InsuranceVacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company HolidaysMultiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo

Education and/or Experience

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction12 years of progressive litigation experience, including significant experience managing complex, high-exposure mattersProven leadership experience overseeing corporate litigation teams or serving as lead counselDemonstrated experience managing outside counsel, budgets, and litigation operationsStrong verbal and written communication skills are required.Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working at a Fortune 500 company or company with multi-site national operationsPrevious in-house litigation leadership experience in homebuilding, construction, or a similarly regulated and high-risk industryDeep command of litigation strategy, complex case management, and dispute resolution

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Medical, Dental and Vision401(K)Employee Stock Purchase PlanFlex Spending AccountsLife Disability InsuranceVacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company HolidaysMultiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo