Associate Lawyer

Spottswood Companies; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spottswood Companies, a boutique law firm in Key West, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its transactional practice focused on real estate, business transactions, and other complex matters.

The ideal candidate will work on a broad range of matters, including real estate transactions, development financing, planning and zoning, leasing, title and survey matters, entity formation, governance, and contract negotiation. Litigation experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of relevant legal experience in real estate and/or commercial transactional work.
• Florida Bar admission in good standing.
• Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of transactional matters with emphasis on commercial and residential real estate, development financing, planning and zoning, leasing, title and survey matters, and business transactions.
• Due diligence and transaction management; contract drafting and negotiation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Client relations

Real estate

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Full Time Key West, FL, US

A sophisticated practice. A close-knit team. A truly unique place to live and work.

A well-established boutique law firm in Key West, Florida is seeking an exceptional Associate Attorney to join its growing transactional practice. The firm represents a select group of clients in sophisticated matters, with a particular emphasis on real estate, business transactions, and other complex commercial matters.

This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants more than a traditional associate position. Our ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly motivated, detail-oriented, and interested in developing meaningful client relationships while working closely with experienced attorneys on sophisticated matters.

THE ROLE

The Associate Attorney will work on a broad range of transactional matters, with a primary focus on:

• Commercial and residential real estate transactions
• Real estate development and financing
• Planning and Zoning
• Commercial leasing
• Title and survey matters
• Entity formation, governance, and business transactions
• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Due diligence and transaction management
• General business and commercial matters

While the practice is primarily transactional, litigation experience is a plus. An attorney with experience handling real estate, commercial, construction, or other business-related disputes will be particularly attractive, as that background provides valuable perspective in advising clients and structuring transactions.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2–6 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in real estate and/or commercial transactional work
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills
• Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• The ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A practical, business-minded approach to solving problems
• The ability to interact directly and professionally with sophisticated clients
• Florida Bar admission in good standing

Prior experience with real estate transactions is strongly preferred. Litigation experience, particularly involving real estate or commercial disputes, is a welcome additional skill set.

WHY JOIN A BOUTIQUE FIRM?

We offer an environment where associates have the opportunity to actually practice law—working directly with clients, participating meaningfully in transactions, and taking ownership of matters rather than becoming one small piece of a large institutional practice.

Our attorneys enjoy:

• Direct access to experienced practitioners and meaningful mentorship
• Substantial client interaction and responsibility
• Sophisticated, high-value transactions
• A collegial and collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to develop a diverse and highly marketable practice
• A culture that values quality, judgment, professionalism, and initiative

And, of course, the opportunity to live and practice law in Key West.

THE RIGHT FIT

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, exercises good judgment, and understands that exceptional legal service requires more than simply knowing the law. The right candidate will be someone who enjoys working with people, is comfortable taking ownership of a matter, and wants to build a long-term practice in a boutique environment.

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.