Transactional Attorney (7+ yrs exp)

Destin Chamber; Destin (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Paid time off

Job summary

Matthews & Matthews, LLP in Destin, FL is seeking an experienced Transactional Attorney to join our Destin office. This full-time, in-person role handles complex transactional matters with a focus on real estate, business entities, estates, and probate.

Candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant experience, Florida Bar in good standing, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently and with a team. We offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

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.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Florida Bar membership in good standing.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Purchase agreements

Business entities

Probate administration

Estate planning

Wills & trusts

Drafting/negotiation

Independent & collaborative

Education

Florida Bar in good standing

Job description

Transactional Attorney: Destin, FL
Matthews & Matthews, LLP

Destin, FL | Full-Time | In-Person

Date Posted: July 30, 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)