Assistant General Counsel

• Work directly with the General Counsel, outside counsels, and internal stakeholders, including executives, project managers, and finance teams, to align legal strategies with business objectives.
• Prepare and coordinate execution of corporate agreements, employment disputes and related items.
• Identify legal risks and provide strategic advice to mitigate them.
• Advise and prepare ancillary documents related to legal matters involving land acquisitions, entitlements, zoning, and permitting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations applicable to real estate development and investment activities.
• Oversee outside counsel for litigation matters, including, but not limited to, contract disputes, tenant issues, and insurance claims.
• Prepare, negotiate and oversee outside counsel in connection with the acquisition, financing, disposition and leasing of real property, construction contracts, and vendor agreements.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Assistant General Counsel to join our legal team in Winter Park, Florida. This position offers the opportunity to provide vital legal support across various aspects of our real estate operations.

• Licensed attorney in good standing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of law and regulations.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Experience working in-house for a real estate development firm or in a law firm specializing in real estate financing.
• Proven experience with transactional work, including drafting and negotiating lending contracts.
• 6+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in real estate law, finance law, or a related field.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to balance legal risks with business needs.
• Familiarity with construction law and public-private partnerships.