Real Estate Attorney

AppleOne Employment Services; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A staffing agency in Florida is seeking an experienced Construction & Real Estate Attorney to oversee legal matters related to real estate and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor and have significant experience in construction law, ensuring compliance and minimizing legal risk. This full-time role offers a range of benefits including medical, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of legal experience in construction, real estate, or infrastructure law.
• Strong command of land use and development regulations.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and flexibility to work outside standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on construction and infrastructure development.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and complex legal documents.
• Advise on land use, permitting, and development regulations.

Skills

Contract law

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Active member of the Florida Bar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal document systems

Job description

Role Overview

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced Construction & Real Estate Attorney to join its leadership team. The role involves overseeing legal matters across a wide range of real estate and infrastructure projects, including planning, construction management, public works, transportation, and housing. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of legal expertise and strategic insight to support large-scale community projects while ensuring compliance and minimizing legal risk.

Compensation

Base pay range: $175,000.00/yr — $220,000.00/yr.

Additional compensation: Annual Bonus.

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Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on construction, real estate, and infrastructure development initiatives.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, permits, intergovernmental agreements, and other complex legal documents.
• Advise on land use, permitting, and development regulations.
• Partner with department directors and executive leadership to assess risk, ensure compliance, and guide decision-making.
• Oversee business permits, construction contracts, and cooperative agreements.
• Collaborate closely with internal legal and executive teams to align legal strategy with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Active member of the Florida Bar, authorized to practice in Florida.
• 3–5+ years of legal experience in construction, real estate, or infrastructure law.
• Strong command of contract law, land use, and development regulations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document systems.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and flexibility to work outside standard hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with tribal law, public agencies, or government entities.
• Background in municipal or public real estate development and construction law.

Position Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Legal. Industries: Real Estate and Construction.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan