Junior Corporate Counsel

PRIME GROUP • Hollywood, FL

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Corporate Counsel will be responsible for handling a variety of legal tasks, including risk management, insurance matters and the coordination of the real estate transaction/closing process. This role requires a strong background in real estate law, effective communication with corporate staff, outside counsel, title agencies, and on-site sales staff to fulfill the company's legal needs promptly and in alignment with our defined standards.

Requirements

• Member of Florida Bar in good standing for a minimum of 3 years.
• Juris Doctorate Degree.
• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience.
• Experience with real estate acquisitions, sales, financing, title documents, surveys & leases.
• Experience preparing closing disclosures, HUD and closing documents.
• MS Office Proficiency; Outlook, Word, Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Litigation experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in Risk Management, liability and workers compensation insurance preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal guidance and support.
• Assist outside counsel with litigation matters, including discovery production, legal research, and drafting.
• Coordinate the organization's insurance, risk, and claims management.
• Collaborate with the company’s title agent to deliver accurate title searches, updates, recordings, and filings.
• Conduct in-depth legal research on court records, real estate records, asset/lien/UCC/background checks.
• Abstract, examine, and analyze deeds, easements, tax assessments, mineral reservations, and other relevant documents.
• Verify ownership and identify encumbrances on real property.
• Manage and oversee loan closing files.
• Review and propose revisions to loan closing documents.
• Prepare and draft commercial leases.
• Interpret and analyze surveys, plats, deeds, estate records, and foreclosure proceedings.
• Draft and review corporate, organizational, and commercial documents, including construction contracts.
• Assist on special projects across various practice areas.
• Coordinate the contract execution process.
• Ensure contract reporting accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with title agents to facilitate real estate sales closings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees