Corporate Council

R+L Carriers • Ocala, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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, Florida. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position requiring on-site work in Ocala, Florida.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with commercial real estate transactions.
• Experience with zoning, land use, permitting, development approvals, or related governmental matters.
• Experience with equestrian-related law or equestrian businesses, transactions, operations, events, or disputes.
• Litigation or litigation-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Handling corporate transactional matters.
• Managing commercial real estate transactions.
• Addressing zoning, land use, permitting, and development approvals.
• Providing legal counsel on equestrian-related law, businesses, transactions, operations, events, or disputes.
• Managing litigation or overseeing litigation.
• Conducting legal research.
• Managing numerous matters and competing priorities with limited supervision.
• Recognizing significant legal and business risks and elevating issues appropriately.
• Explaining legal concepts clearly and concisely to business professionals.
• Handling confidential information with discretion.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated capabilities.
• Comprehensive benefits package in accordance with applicable company plans and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree