Pay: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join an award-winning Southwest Florida firm recognized for excellence, collaboration, and top-tier client service
- Step into a senior-level community association practice with direct client advisory responsibility from day one
- Strong compensation up to $175,000 base, plus bonus opportunity
- High-impact, practical work advising HOA and condominium boards on governance, compliance, and disputes
- Excellent benefits: health insurance, retirement options, PTO/holidays, CLE covered, plus an annual all-expenses-paid firm trip (after eligibility period)
Location: On-site in Sarasota, Florida.
Note: Must be an active Florida-barred attorney in good standing with a minimum of 5 years of experience, ideally advising condominium and homeowner associations.
About Our Client
Our client is a highly regarded Southwest Florida law firm known for sophisticated legal work paired with a supportive, professional culture. They are widely recognized for excellence and have a strong reputation across real estate and related practice areas.
Job Description
- Serve as a trusted advisor to condominium and homeowner association boards on Florida statutes, compliance, and risk management
- Provide guidance on governance, meetings, elections, enforcement, and board decision-making
- Draft, review, and amend governing documents (declarations, covenants, bylaws, rules, policies, and amendments)
- Review and negotiate vendor and management contracts and other association-related agreements
- Lead dispute resolution strategy and execution, including pre-suit negotiations, mediation, and arbitration
- Partner with boards, managers, and stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently and protect the community
- Manage multiple matters with strong judgment, responsiveness, and attention to detail
Qualifications
- Active Florida Bar membership in good standing
- Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience (community association and or real estate preferred)
- Strong command of drafting and interpreting governing documents and contracts
- Experience advising boards or sophisticated clients with clear, practical communication
- Comfort handling enforcement issues and guiding dispute resolution (mediation/arbitration experience a plus)
- Organized, reliable, and able to manage deadlines in a fast-moving environment
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Senior-level seat with autonomy and consistent, specialized work
- Collaborative team and strong reputation that helps you win and retain client trust
- Culture that values professionalism, quality, and work-life balance
- Long-term stability with room to grow your practice in a niche that stays in demand
JPC-662
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance