Description Associate Attorney (Real Estate) - ABA Centers of America Fort Lauderdale, Florida Growth Opportunity If you're an attorney with real estate experience looking to broaden your skills in the corporate world, we've got the perfect opportunity for you. This is an exciting time to be a part of our company as we grow to become the nation's leading commercial autism care provider! As an Associate Attorney, you will report to the Chief Legal Officer and oversee matters relating to real estate.
What You'll Do - Partner with business leaders to provide responsive and practical advice and guidance on real estate matters, including landlord/ tenant disputes.
- Draft and negotiate real estate contracts, with an emphasis on commercial leasing.
- Collaborate with Real Estate Team to ensure companywide compliance with state and federal laws.
- Stay current on relevant state and federal real estate laws in multi-state operations.
- Act as the first point of contact for field inquiries from the Real Estate Team across the company.
Requirements Education/Experience and Other Requirements - License to practice in Florida or approved as Authorized House Counsel in Florida.
- Juris Doctor from an institution accredited with the American Bar Association.
- Minimum 4-6 years of experience as a practicing lawyer, with an emphasis on real estate.
- Spanish fluency preferred.
- Must maintain clean background/drug screenings/driving record.