The Collier Companies is seeking an In-House Legal Counsel

This role will report out of The Collier Companies Florida Home Office in Gainesville, which offers beautiful natural areas, a temperate climate, and tremendous educational, cultural, and commercial opportunities. Gainesville was recently ranked as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

If you are seeking a career, not just a job, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that rewards success, then we want to hear from you!

After strategic review, we would like to open the opportunity to converse about a long-term career path in Gainesville, FL. We are looking for top talent and host an incredible opportunity with a great organization!

This in-house position will join a passionate team whose supporting leaders have a vested interest in legal matters pertaining to real estate. Not only will this individual’s direct supervisor have a Juris Doctor Degree, but The Collier Companies Founder and Chair, Nathan S. Collier is a member of the Florida Bar.

Perks – The Good Stuff:

• The Collier Companies matches up to 100% on 10% of your total compensation for 401(K)

• Up to 24 days off during your first year with annual increase!

• Stylish TCC logo attire provided

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Group & Supplemental Life Insurance policy options

• Reimbursement accounts & prepaid Legal Services

• Career growth opportunities

• Industry education opportunities

Skills & Requirements:

• Member of the Florida Bar required.

• Minimum 3-10 years’ high-level experience in real estate and/or construction law, more experienced candidates welcomed.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and good standing member of the Florida Bar.

• Proven ability to independently work with complex legal issues, including structuring and drafting sophisticated real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have experience: reviewing real estate due diligence, including title and survey; outside counsel management; corporate representation; analyzing and maintaining standard contracts and other business documents. Knowledge of any of the following additional areas of law is a plus: corporate compliance, construction defect, trusts, estate planning, employment and/or housing discrimination.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong and persuasive advocacy (professional writing sample may be requested as part of the hiring process), with an eye toward pragmatic, beneficial outcomes that best represent the company values.

• High Emotional Intelligence, excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to interface and inspire confidence and trust with colleagues at all levels, by virtue of professional competence, personal integrity, and personal style.

• Proven ability to handle stressful situations, a diverse and high-volume workload, and provide value in a calm and professional manner. Proven success in managing multiple tasks and priorities. Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Flexibility and strong analytic and problem-solving ability. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Willingness to learn new areas of law.

• Understanding of business operations, able to work for a driven, entrepreneurial JD/CPA/MBA/Bldg. Contractor/Reg. Real Estate Broker owner.

Our Culture – How We’re Different:

The Collier Companies is a fast-growing company that fosters a professional attitude and a strong team spirit. We are committed to training our teams well, honoring their achievements, and promoting from within. The Team Members who work here are outgoing, caring, and proud of what they do.

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  At The Collier Companies, we recognize TEAM MEMBERS for being the foundation of our success.

• Our mission is PROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS.

• We are good STEWARDS to each other, believe in collaboration and support one another to achieve our mission.

• We PRIDE ourselves on the principles taught in “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, written by Stephen Covey.

• The Collier Companies Team Members are committed to CANI (Constant & Never-Ending Improvement) & to utilizing our I&R (Initiative & Resourcefulness) to find solutions that are BOTH E&E (Efficient & Effective) that we implement via IIT (I Intend To ____)

• We are committed to ONGOING LEARNING – At The Collier Companies & sponsor Book Clubs that support growth.

• GROWTH – We have a goal to double in size within the coming decade! Our team members have a FIRE IN THE BELLY and hold the torch with a BURNING SENSE OF URGENCY!

• We bring STABILITY into the marketplace and to our residents with a PERPETUAL HOLD strategy. This benefits our human capital, finances, and customer experience.

• ROOTED – We are a privately owned group that’s been in business since the 1970’s and the world’s largest privately owned student housing company and growing multi-family apartment organization!

PROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS

Ready?

If leading this charge in a fast-growing company sounds appealing to you, let’s have a conversation. (Confidentially, of course.)

Background checks are an employment requirement. Upon submission of your application, you will be invited to complete our candidate assessment.

These are required steps in the hiring process.

The Collier Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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