Head of Litigation

D.R. Horton•Arlington, TX

12d

About The Position

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 an Head of Litigation. The right candidate 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.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
12+ years of progressive litigation experience, including significant experience managing complex, high-exposure matters
Proven leadership experience overseeing corporate litigation teams or serving as lead counsel
Demonstrated experience managing outside counsel, budgets, and litigation operations
Strong 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
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
The noise level is generally moderate

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Set and execute litigation strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, risk posture, and regulatory obligations
Direct all phases of litigation and claims management, including case assessment, strategy development, negotiations, settlement decisions, and trial oversight
Provide expert legal counsel to executive, region and division leadership on high-risk legal matters and emerging litigation trends
Collaborate with and provide regular updates to region and division leadership on active and potential litigation matters, ensuring alignment on risk assessments, strategy, and resolution planning
Establish and enforce legal governance standards, litigation protocols, and documentation practices that strengthen defensibility and reduce exposure to operational, contractual, and regulatory risk
Oversee internal investigations related to litigation, claims, and significant incidents, ensuring timely, accurate, and legally sound findings
Select, manage, and evaluate outside counsel, ensuring effective legal representation, cost control, and alignment with the company’s strategic objectives
Lead, develop, and elevate the corporate litigation team, ensuring high performance, strong legal acumen, and exceptional support for divisions nationwide
Participate in crisis-response and incident-management efforts
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, communication and ethical legal practice aligned with corporate values and expectations
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner with transparent communications and collaboration to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to travel overnight