Lead Counsel

Hertner, Block & Bowser, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate development firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to lead its Legal Department. The role involves managing litigation, compliance, and corporate governance while advising on legal issues across the Company’s business units. Ideal candidates will have a JD with at least six years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position is located in New York with potential involvement in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Palm Beach, FL.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of legal experience, including litigation and/or corporate law.
• Preference for candidates within top 15% from law school.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Highly organized and self-driven, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Legal Department and manage litigation and compliance.
• Develop legal strategies to protect corporate assets.
• Serve as legal advisor for operational and employment matters.
• Manage outside counsel engagements and dispute resolutions.
• Oversee the company's insurance strategies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and agreements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Proactive risk management

Education

JD with minimum of 6 years of relevant legal experience

Preference for top 15% from law school

Job description

We are working with a real estate development and investment firm with a portfolio of projects exceeding $20 billion in expected value.

The Company is seeking an experienced and strategic Corporate Counsel to lead its Legal Department. This individual will be responsible for managing litigation, risk, compliance, and corporate governance, while also providing legal guidance across the Company’s operating divisions. This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Construction Litigation experience would be very helpful but is not required.
• Develop and execute legal strategies that protect corporate assets and support long-term organizational goals.
• Serve as a key legal advisor to all business units on a wide range of issues, including day-to-day operations, employment matters, and external legal affairs.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes, including engagement and oversight of outside counsel, with an emphasis on proactive risk management and cost control.
• Oversee the company’s insurance portfolio and implement strategies to reduce exposure and improve coverage efficiency.
• Support capital markets activities, including structuring and reviewing external financing arrangements and equity investments.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulations, and partnership agreements.

Qualifications:

• JD with minimum of 6 years of relevant legal experience, including litigation and/or corporate law, and/or real estate.
• Preference is for top 15% from law school.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized and self-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

If interested, contact David Block at 305-556-8882 x 1 or email at [e-mail].

Location:

• Boca Raton, FL
• West Palm Beach, FL
• Palm Beach, FL