In-House Counsel

We are seeking an experienced In-House Real Estate Counsel to support our legal, transactional, and operational work across multiple real estate projects in South Florida.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate contracts, including purchase & sale agreements, loan documents, leases, vendor agreements, and construction contracts.
• Oversee legal aspects of acquisitions, dispositions, refinances, and development deals.
• Manage title, survey, zoning, land use, and due diligence processes.
• Support condo conversion documentation, filings, and compliance (declarations, budgets, public offering statements, etc.).
• Advise on corporate structure, entity formation, operating agreements, and joint-venture documents.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, lenders, brokers, and governmental agencies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and help manage risk across all assets.
• Provide day-to-day legal support for property management, leasing, and construction teams.
• Handle dispute resolution, demand letters, and oversight of litigation, when necessary.
• Assist leadership with special projects, strategic initiatives, and transaction structuring.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in Florida (required).
• 5–10+ years of real estate law experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house work.
• Strong background in transactional real estate, including multifamily, development, financing, and commercial contracts.
• Experience with condo conversions and Florida condominium law is a major plus.
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, business-minded, and solution-oriented approach.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person