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/Supportive and org

Competitive Wages

High Retention

Job summary

Jobot, a Florida-based law firm, seeks an experienced attorney specializing in condominium and community association law to advise boards and managers on day-to-day governance and compliance across diverse associations in the state.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in this field, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar membership in good standing.
• 3+ years of condominium & community association law experience.
• Knowledge of Chapters 718, 719, and 720 Florida Statutes.
• Experience advising at board and membership meetings.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to condo, HOA, and cooperative associations.
• Advise boards on compliance with Florida condo, HOA, and cooperative laws.
• Attend board, annual, membership, and special meetings as needed.
• Draft, review, and amend governing documents (declarations, bylaws, rules).
• Counsel on governance, fiduciary duties, elections, records requests, and covenant enforcement.
• Guide reserve requirements, budgeting, and operational compliance.
• Review and negotiate vendor and service contracts.
• Advise 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 practices to serve association clients.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Client service

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

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

Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 per year

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.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.