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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 (J.D.) degree from an ABA-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 - Land Use & Municipal Law

Jones Foster has a century's worth of experience in the development of Palm Beach County. If you are an attorney looking to be part of a thriving organization, we invite you to submit an application for a position in the firm’s Land Use & Governmental practice group.

We are seeking a qualified land use and municipal law attorney with a minimum of three years of experience working in land use, zoning and code enforcement for a local government or a law firm to join the firm’s West Palm Beach office. You would be joining a dynamic team of attorneys in the firm’s Land Use & Governmental practice group. The ideal candidate will have experience in handling a variety of legal matters in and related to comprehensive planning and land use, zoning, and code enforcement. The attorney will be part of a team handling matters, quasi-judicial and public hearings in Palm Beach County and its various boards, agencies, and committees, as well as those of municipalities throughout Palm Beach County. The attorney is expected to provide litigation support in cases and appeals involving Bert Harris Property Rights claims, land use, zoning, and code enforcement decisions. The attorney must possess exemplary verbal and written skills and the ability to effectively manage time and handle a high volume workload of comprehensive planning and land use, zoning, and code enforcement matters.

Duties/Responsibilities

• You can be expected to handle or assist with a variety of legal matters in the areas of comprehensive planning and land use, zoning code enforcement proceedings, and local government law.
• You may attend the meeting of county and municipal boards, councils and commissions, and code enforcement magistrate proceedings , many of which take place in the evening.
• You may represent developers, builders, entrepreneurs, institutions, property owners, homeowners or condominium associations or individuals in land use, and zoning, and code enforcement quasi-judicial proceedings.
• You may assist clients with zoning, PUD and subdivision approvals, the preparation of zoning ordinances and amendments thereto, and for special exception or conditional uses, variances.
• You will be expected to conduct such legal research as may be necessary and must be able to analyze contracts, statutes, judicial decisions, and codes and regulations.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Advocating on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation, and forming a strategy for a plan of action
• Meeting with attorneys, clients, planners and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects
• Conducting research on legal issues associated with comprehensive planning and land use, zoning, code enforcement and other related matters
• Possess an outstanding academic record with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to and be in good standing with The Florida Bar
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience
• County or municipal government experience, or prior experience working in the regulatory process for private property owners in obtaining entitlements from local governments is of paramount importance
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to perform tasks utilizing legal office software such as document management and billing software
• Full proficiency with advanced, multifunction word processing software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and PDF programs)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Exercise discretion and good judgment
• Ability to work independently and within a team is essential

Jones Foster extends employment only to those who have the qualifications for a long-term career. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. Interested applicants should submit their resume and salary requirements in confidence to Tammy Anton at tanton@jonesfoster.com. EOE