In-House Attorney - Commercial Real Estate
28 days ago
Melbourne
Job Description Company Overview: We are a dynamic commercial real estate development company with a diversified portfolio of income-producing properties. Our operations span ground-up development, acquisitions, leasing, asset management, and long-term property ownership. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a highly skilled and business-minded In-House Commercial Real Estate Attorney to join our team and help lead legal efforts across our development and property management operations. Position Summary: The In-House Commercial Real Estate Attorney will serve as the primary legal resource for the company, providing strategic legal counsel and transactional support across a broad range of real estate matters. This includes commercial acquisitions, leasing, zoning/entitlements, and ongoing property management. Key Responsibilities: • Draft, review, and negotiate real estate documents including purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, loan documents, and construction contracts., • Provide legal support for ground-up development projects from land acquisition through entitlement, financing, construction, and leasing., • Advise on risk mitigation, contract structure, legal rights, obligations, and potential liabilities related to development and property management activities., • Oversee legal aspects of property operations including lease enforcement, tenant disputes, vendor contracts, and regulatory compliance., • Manage legal due diligence for acquisitions and dispositions including title, survey, environmental, and zoning.., • J.D. degree from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in Florida., • 3+ years of experience practicing commercial real estate law, ideally with both law firm and in-house experience., • Deep knowledge of commercial real estate. Work Location: In person