Senior Corporate Counsel – Real Estate & Transactions

Default; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Default is seeking a Corporate Counsel in Ocala, Florida to manage commercial contracts and corporate transactional matters on site. A JD and active Florida Bar membership are required, with five to ten years of relevant experience in a practical, business-focused environment.

The role emphasizes strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, plus the ability to handle real estate and governance matters while communicating clearly with non-lawyers. On-site availability is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Active Florida Bar membership required.
• Five to ten years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience with commercial contracts and corporate transactional matters.
• Experience with real estate transactions and land use matters preferred.
• Willingness to work on-site in Ocala, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Corporate counsel responsible for drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Advise on corporate transactional matters and governance.
• Address zoning, land use, permitting, and development approvals as needed.
• Provide guidance on equestrian-related laws or policies where relevant.
• Manage multiple matters with independent judgment and prioritization.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independence

Business-focused

Attention to detail

Judgment and discretion

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Default is seeking a Corporate Counsel in Ocala, Florida to manage commercial contracts and corporate transactional matters on site. A JD and active Florida Bar membership are required, with five to ten years of relevant experience in a practical, business-focused environment.

The role emphasizes strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, plus the ability to handle real estate and governance matters while communicating clearly with non-lawyers. On-site availability is essential.