Corporate Legal Counsel

CORPORATE COUNSEL

Full-Time, Monday - Friday

A privately held and diversified group of affiliated companies is seeking a well-rounded attorney with five to ten years of relevant experience to join its in-house legal team in Ocala, FL.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.

• Five to ten years of relevant legal experience.

• Broad experience in commercial contracts and corporate transactional matters.

• Experience with commercial real estate transactions strongly preferred.

• Experience with zoning, land use, permitting, development approvals, or related

governmental matters preferred.

• Experience with equestrian-related law or equestrian businesses, transactions, operations,

events, or disputes preferred.

• Litigation or litigation-management experience preferred.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple matters, establish priorities, and work independently.

• Sound judgment and the ability to communicate legal issues clearly to non-lawyers.

• A practical, collaborative, and business-focused approach.

• Must be based in, or willing to relocate to, the Ocala, Florida area and work on-site.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience Level: Five to Ten Years

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.

• Five to ten years of relevant legal experience.

• Meaningful experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.

• Experience with corporate transactional matters.

• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills.

• Ability to manage numerous matters and competing priorities with limited supervision.

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

• Ability to recognize significant legal and business risks and elevate issues appropriately.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to explain legal concepts clearly and concisely to business professionals.

• Professional judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information.

• Willingness to work on-site in Ocala, Florida.

Compensation and Application Requirements

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and demonstrated capabilities. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package in accordance with applicable company plans and policies.

Applicants must submit a résumé, a brief cover letter describing their relevant experience.