Corporate Counsel

The Graham Companies; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Graham Companies in South Florida is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join our Legal Department and support a growing commercial real estate portfolio. You will advise on leasing, contracts, compliance, and litigation management, partnering with senior leaders to provide practical, business-focused legal guidance.

Ideal candidates have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, active Florida Bar status, and at least five years of legal practice, including commercial real estate

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Minimum 5 years of legal practice.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial real estate leasing experience.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating vendor and service agreements.
• Experience developing contract playbooks and legal templates.
• Outstanding written communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate leases for office, retail, industrial, shopping center, and flex properties.
• Negotiate lease amendments, guaranties, estoppel certificates, work letters, and related leasing documents.
• Review title commitments, surveys, easements, zoning regulations, and municipal codes to identify legal risks.
• Draft and negotiate vendor, consulting, service, and other commercial agreements.
• Partner with business leaders to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation matters and dispute resolution.
• Support legal operations by maintaining contracts within a CLM platform and developing playbooks and templates.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Written communication

Relationship-building

Business judgment

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Active Florida Bar member

Tools

Ironclad / CLM platform

Westlaw / LexisNexis / Practical Law

ADA knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Join a Legacy. Shape the Future.

For more than 90 years, The Graham Companies has been a respected South Florida organization known for developing, owning, and managing exceptional commercial real estate, multifamily residential communities, hospitality properties, and corporate enterprises. Our long-term approach to business, financial stability, and commitment to excellence have made us one of South Florida's most trusted privately held companies.

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join our Legal Department and play a key role in supporting our growing commercial real estate portfolio. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated transactional work, values collaboration, and wants to be part of a company that makes long-term investments in both its properties and its people.

What You'll Do

As Corporate Counsel, you'll serve as a trusted legal advisor across multiple business divisions. Your primary focus will be commercial leasing while also supporting contracts, legal operations, regulatory compliance, and litigation management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate leases for office, retail, industrial, shopping center, and flex properties.
• Negotiate lease amendments, guaranties, estoppel certificates, work letters, and related leasing documents.
• Review title commitments, surveys, easements, zoning regulations, and municipal codes to identify legal risks.
• Draft and negotiate vendor, consulting, service, and other commercial agreements.
• Partner with business leaders to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation matters and dispute resolution.
• Support legal operations by maintaining contracts within a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform and developing legal playbooks and templates.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a collaborative attorney who combines strong legal skills with sound business judgment.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar
• Minimum 5 years of legal practice
• Minimum 5 years of commercial real estate leasing experience
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating vendor and service agreements
• Experience developing contract playbooks and legal templates
• Outstanding written communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house legal experience with a commercial real estate owner, developer, or property management company
• Experience with Ironclad or another Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform
• Experience with Practical Law, CoCounsel, Westlaw, and LexisNexis
• Knowledge of ADA accessibility compliance
• Experience managing litigation and coordinating with outside counsel

Why Join The Graham Companies?

At The Graham Companies, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on complex, high-value commercial real estate transactions.
• Partner directly with senior business leaders across multiple divisions.
• Help shape legal processes and contract management strategies.
• Build a long-term career with a financially stable, privately owned company that values integrity, collaboration, and professional excellence.
• Enjoy a professional, team-oriented work environment where your expertise makes a meaningful impact.

The Graham Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.