Transactional Attorney

Walton Area Chamber of Commerce; Destin (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match & profit‑sh

Paid time off

Job summary

Matthews & Matthews, LLP is seeking an experienced Transactional Attorney to join our Destin office. The role focuses on handling complex real estate and business transactional matters with a high level of professionalism and independence, collaborating across teams to deliver comprehensive client service.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of relevant experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and is admitted to the Florida Bar in good standing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant legal experience.
• Drafting real estate transactional documents.
• Drafting asset/equity purchase and sale documents.
• Drafting business entity organizational documents.
• Probate administration.
• Estate planning, wills, and trusts.
• Strong drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
• Florida Bar membership in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex transactional matters for clients in Destin and NW Florida.
• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate and business transactions and related documents.
• Collaborate with the firm on multi-disciplinary matters and provide client counseling.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Asset/purchase agreements

Business entity documents

Negotiation skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Florida Bar admission in good standing

Job description

Transactional Attorney: Destin, FL
Matthews & Matthews, LLP

Destin, FL | Full-Time | In-Person

Date Posted: February 9, 2026

Compensation: $100,000+ annually, commensurate with experience, plus a competitive bonus structure

About the Firm

Matthews & Matthews, LLP is a well-established, full-service law firm with offices in Destin and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The firm consists of 11 attorneys and 18 staff members and serves clients throughout Northwest Florida, from Tallahassee to Pensacola. Our practice is diverse, with a strong emphasis on real estate, business transactional matters, and litigation.

Position Overview

Matthews & Matthews, LLP is seeking an experienced Transactional Attorney to join our Destin office. This position is ideal for a motivated attorney who is confident handling complex transactional matters and values professionalism, collaboration, independence, and long-term growth.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant legal experience in the following:
• Drafting real estate transactional documents
• Drafting asset/equity purchase and sale documents
• Drafting business entity organizational documents
• Probate administration
• Estate planning, wills, and trusts
• Strong drafting, review, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Florida Bar membership in good standing

Compensation & Benefits

• Negotiable salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
• Paid time off

Work Schedule & Location

• Full-time
• Monday–Friday
• In-person (Destin office)

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