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Attorney - Corporate

Jones Foster has a century’s worth of experience shared by attorneys, staff, clients, and our community. These experiences shape who we are today. We are seeking a Corporate Attorney who will provide general legal guidance on a broad variety of corporate and compliance matters including regulatory, employment, corporate governance, contracts, and private equity transactions. 

As a Corporate Attorney, you will be responsible for negotiating and drafting all types of agreements and advising clients on business matters. Well-qualified candidates will have experience as first or second chair on mergers, acquisitions, and private equity and venture capital. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious with highly developed organizational, communication, and time-management skills, as well as the ability to react quickly to changes as priorities are revised or reshaped in a fast-moving environment. The candidate will need to have a developed book of business which is expected to transfer with the attorney. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong background in corporate law to have a clear path for development and advancement while contributing to our organization's success.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research and analysis on various corporate issues
  • Provide legal advice and guidance on corporate governance, contracts, compliance, and other legal matters
  • Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and policies
  • Represent the firm in negotiations and other legal proceedings
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the firm's operations
  • Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures
  • Provide counsel on legislative and regulatory matters
  • Prepare, review, and negotiate a variety of complex agreements.
  • Administration of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and similar transactions from the planning stages through integration
  • Actively participate in marketing and business development opportunities, including leadership in legal industry groups and community organizations, and engagement in networking events, speaking engagements, and conferences

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Proficiency in conducting legal research using Westlaw or Lexis-Nexis
  • Excellent legal drafting skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
  • Experience in negotiating contracts and agreements
  • Transactional experience in a corporate or in-house capacity required
  • Takes an organized and focused approach to work
  • Manages projects with many and diverse stakeholders
  • Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness
  •  Communicates effectively with members throughout the organization as well as external
    counsel
  • Possesses strong interpersonal skills
  •  Clear, concise oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrates excellent negotiation skills
  • Strong knowledge of corporate law principles, regulations, and best practices
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and applicable legal research programs

Education and Experience

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
  • Admission to the Florida Bar Association
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Corporate Attorney or in a similar role

Jones Foster provides a fulfilling team-oriented working environment with a competitive salary and outstanding benefits. Candidates should submit their resume and must include salary requirements in confidence to Tammy Anton, Human Resources Manager at tanton@jonesfoster.com. EOE

Associate Attorney - Real Estate

Jones Foster has a century's worth of experience shared by attorneys, staff, clients, and our community. These experiences shape who we are today. We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive real estate attorney with at least 2 years of commercial real estate experience.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Review and draft real estate purchase contracts, leases, easements, and other agreements.
  • Conduct due diligence on real estate transactions, including title searches.
  • Prepare entity and closing documents.
  • Review and issue title commitments on behalf of nationally recognized title insurance companies.
  • Provide legal advice and guidance to clients regarding property transactions.
  • Negotiate terms and conditions for real estate transactions on behalf of clients.
  • Ensure that real estate transactions comply with legal requirements.
  • Facilitate the closing of real estate transactions.
  • Research and stay updated on real estate laws, regulations, and trends affecting the industry.
  • Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and real estate professionals to achieve clients' and firm objectives.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Possess an outstanding academic record with a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Admission to The Florida Bar in good standing.
  • At least 2 years of experience practicing commercial real estate law.
  • Strong knowledge of commercial real estate transactions, contracts, and property law.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  • Proven track record of providing high-quality legal services and achieving favorable outcomes for clients.

Jones Foster provides a fulfilling, team-oriented working environment with a competitive salary and outstanding benefits. Candidates should submit a resume and must include salary requirements in confidence to Tammy Anton, Human Resources Manager at tanton@jonesfoster.com. EOE

Attorney - Trust & Estate Litigation

The Trust & Estate Litigation attorney will represent clients involved in adversarial legal proceedings such as litigation, arbitration, mediation, and disputed administration. The disputes will generally be trust and estate-related but will include a broad spectrum of types of cases including will contests, trust contests, fiduciary litigation, accounting actions, elective share proceedings, trust reformation and modification actions, and contested guardianships. The attorney will work along with other attorneys in a team environment to represent individuals and institutional clients in state and federal court proceedings from intake through a final resolution, including client meetings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, evidentiary hearings, and trial.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Handle or assist with all aspects of litigation including pleadings, research, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, evidentiary hearings, and trials
  • Develop litigation strategies with other attorneys to effectively achieve client goals
  • Manage cases from inception to completion either independently or under the supervision of other attorneys
  • Effectively manage multiple clients and matters
  • Effectively and efficiently prioritize multiple tasks
  • Work closely with other attorneys, paralegals, and assistants to provide timely and efficient legal services to clients
  • Delegate to and supervise the work of paralegals and assistants
  • Draft pleadings, pre-trial motions, dispositive motions, responses, briefs, legal memoranda, correspondence, mediation statements, and other written product
  • Conduct legal research to support case strategies and written product
  • Prepare written discovery and responses to written discovery
  • Manage the production, receipt, and review of written and electronic discovery
  • Communicate with clients about the status of their matter and new developments

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Must be self-motivated and independent
  • Ability to use document management and time management software
  • Full proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and PDF)
  • Strong analytic and legal problem-solving skills
  • Ability to function well in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion

Education and Experience

  • Possess an outstanding academic record with a JD from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Admitted to and in good standing with The Florida Bar
  • One (1) to three (3) years of experience in a litigation practice
  • Trust/estate litigation experience is preferred but not required
  • Experience with electronic discovery platforms
  • Experience in Coyote and iManage is a plus

Jones Foster provides a team-oriented working environment with a competitive salary and outstanding benefits. Candidates should submit their resumes and must include salary requirements in confidence to Tammy Anton, Human Resources Manager at tanton@jonesfoster.com. EOE