Corporate Litigator

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Litigator to represent and protect the legal interests of a private family portfolio of operating businesses and real estate investments, with a strong focus on bankruptcy, commercial disputes, and complex real estate transactions.

This role is ideal for a highly strategic and versatile attorney who combines litigation and transactional expertise, particularly within real estate, and who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The position requires exceptional flexibility, responsiveness, and availability (minimum 60 hours per week) to support multiple entities and high-priority initiatives across the family’s holdings.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent and manage litigation matters involving the family’s portfolio companies, including real estate, commercial, creditor/debtor, and contract disputes.
• Lead and manage bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings, including Chapter 11 filings, receiverships, and out-of-court workouts.
• Oversee and negotiate real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leases, financing agreements, joint ventures, and development transactions.
• Draft and review complex purchase agreements, operating agreements, loan documents, and commercial contracts.
• Coordinate and direct outside counsel to ensure aligned legal strategies and cost-effective representation.
• Advise ownership and executive leadership on risk management, dispute resolution, and litigation avoidance strategies.
• Conduct due diligence on real estate and business transactions, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with portfolio objectives.
• Prepare detailed case assessments, transaction summaries, and recommendations for executive review.
• Maintain utmost confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in all matters.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in responding to urgent legal or business priorities as they arise.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active and in good standing with a state bar (Florida Bar preferred, or ability to waive in).
• 10+ years of experience in litigation and transactional law, with a strong focus on real estate, bankruptcy, and commercial matters.
• Proven background managing complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financings, and development deals.
• Prior experience representing or advising closely held businesses, family offices, or private investment entities strongly preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously with precision and urgency.
• Availability to work a minimum of 60 hours per week, with flexibility to respond to time-sensitive issues and shifting priorities.
• Strong business judgment, discretion, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience overseeing both litigation and transactional work within real estate, construction, or hospitality sectors.
• Comfortable operating within a family office or private portfolio environment that requires agility and confidentiality.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to anticipate challenges before they arise.
• Collaborative yet highly independent, with an ability to execute quickly and decisively.

Compensation

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus performance-based incentives and comprehensive benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $200,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Doral, FL 33122