Corporate Counsel

The Graham Companies • Miami Lakes, FL

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About The Position

For more than 90 years, The Graham Companies has been a respected South Florida organization known for developing, owning, and managing exceptional commercial real estate, multifamily residential communities, hospitality properties, and corporate enterprises. Our long-term approach to business, financial stability, and commitment to excellence have made us one of South Florida's most trusted privately held companies. We are seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join our Legal Department and play a key role in supporting our growing commercial real estate portfolio. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated transactional work, values collaboration, and wants to be part of a company that makes long-term investments in both its properties and its people.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar
• Minimum 5 years of legal practice
• Minimum 5 years of commercial real estate leasing experience
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating vendor and service agreements
• Experience developing contract playbooks and legal templates
• Outstanding written communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Nice To Haves

• In-house legal experience with a commercial real estate owner, developer, or property management company
• Experience with Ironclad or another Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform
• Experience with Practical Law, CoCounsel, Westlaw, and LexisNexis
• Knowledge of ADA accessibility compliance
• Experience managing litigation and coordinating with outside counsel

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate leases for office, retail, industrial, shopping center, and flex properties.
• Negotiate lease amendments, guaranties, estoppel certificates, work letters, and related leasing documents.
• Review title commitments, surveys, easements, zoning regulations, and municipal codes to identify legal risks.
• Draft and negotiate vendor, consulting, service, and other commercial agreements.
• Partner with business leaders to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation matters and dispute resolution.
• Support legal operations by maintaining contracts within a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform and developing legal playbooks and templates.

Benefits

• Build a long-term career with a financially stable, privately owned company that values integrity, collaboration, and professional excellence.
• Enjoy a professional, team-oriented work environment where your expertise makes a meaningful impact.

What This Job Offers

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