Condo/HOA Attorney

Jobot; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA/FSA Plans

Path To Partnership

Competitive Wages

High Retention

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Condo/HOA Attorney in Fort Lauderdale, FL, to provide legal counsel to condominium, HOA, and cooperative associations across the state. The role focuses on governance, documentation, and contract review to support boards and managers.

The ideal candidate will have a JD and strong Florida Bar standing, with 3+ years in community association law, delivering practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Florida Bar in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience in condominium and community association law preferred.
• Experience advising condo, HOA, and cooperative associations on general representation matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to condominium, homeowner, and cooperative associations.
• Advise boards on Florida condo/HOA/cooperative laws compliance.
• Attend board and member meetings as needed.
• Draft, review, and amend governing documents (declarations, bylaws, rules, policies).
• Counsel on governance issues, fiduciary duties, elections, meetings, and records requests.
• Review vendor/service contracts and assist with enforcement actions.

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active Florida Bar membership in good standing

Tools

Florida Condo/HOA law knowledge

Job description

Condo/HOA Attorney

$140000 - $180000 per year | Fort Lauderdale, FL | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

We are a firm focused on our four core practice areas of Construction Law and Construction and Design Defect Litigation, Condominium and Homeowners Association Law, Complex Business and Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law.

Our attorneys also provide knowledgeable representation in a variety of other civil practice areas, including Bankruptcy Creditor’s Rights Representation, Business Law, Aviation Law, Employment Litigation, and Family Law.

We are a team of intelligent, hard-working, innovative attorneys who work in concert with our clients, never losing sight of the client’s objectives. We think like business people, not just as attorneys.

Our unique method is an effective means of achieving your goals, regardless of your legal matter. We analyze the issues and possible solutions, then develop a methodology and timeline necessary to achieve that desired result or goal.

Our business clients span a broad array of industries and range in size from small local companies to large corporations. We also support international businesses with diverse legal matters.

Why join us?

• Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• HSA/FSA Plans
• Path To Partnership/Supportive and friendly culture
• Competitive Wages
• High Retention

Job Details

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work with condominium, homeowner, cooperative, and community associations throughout Florida while advising boards of directors on the day-to-day legal and operational issues affecting their communities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in community association law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to board members and property managers.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to condominium, homeowner, and cooperative associations.
• Advise boards of directors on compliance with Florida condominium, homeowners' association, and cooperative laws.
• Attend board meetings, annual meetings, membership meetings, and special meetings as needed.
• Draft, review, and amend governing documents, including declarations, bylaws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Counsel clients on governance issues, fiduciary duties, elections, meetings, records requests, and covenant enforcement.
• Provide guidance regarding reserve requirements, budgeting matters, and operational compliance.
• Review and negotiate vendor and service contracts.
• Advise clients on interpretation and enforcement of governing documents.
• Assist associations with dispute avoidance and resolution strategies.
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions, memoranda, notices, and correspondence.
• Collaborate with attorneys across various practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions for association clients.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Florida Bar and in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience in condominium and community association law preferred.
• Experience advising condominium, homeowner, and cooperative associations on general representation matters.
• Strong knowledge of Chapters 718, 719, and 720 of the Florida Statutes.
• Experience attending and advising at board and membership meetings.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong client service orientation with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience representing luxury, mixed-use, high-rise, and master-planned communities.
• Familiarity with covenant enforcement, governing document interpretation, and association operations.
• Experience working directly with community association managers and board members.

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