Senior Attorney

Requisition No: 884216
Agency:
Commerce

Working Title:

884216 - SENIOR ATTORNEY
- Pay Plan: SES
Position Number:
Salary: 80,000 - 90,000
Posting Closing Date: 10/06/2026

Florida Commerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

You will provide legal services to the different divisions within the Department under the direction of the General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel(s), and Attorney Supervisor.

The Department’s Office of General Counsel works closely with the Department’s divisions and various program areas to provide legal assistance and advice that is responsive to the specific needs of the Department, division, or program area. The Office of General Counsel serves the entire Department in many different capacities including rendering legal advice and opinions to Department staff in the areas of Economic Development, Community Development, Workforce Services, Human Resources, Reemployment Assistance, and Finance and Administration.

Florida Commerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Training are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of Florida Commerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Florida Commerce’s main office is in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget.

Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture.

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (  )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach (  )
• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

• State Group Insurance coverage options+ ( health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option )
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (  )
• Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
• Annual…