Condominium Or Land Use Attorney

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We are a well‑established law firm serving community associations across Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, and surrounding counties. We pride ourselves on providing proactive legal counsel and fostering well‑maintained, peaceful communities. Our team of attorneys and paralegals now has more than 75 years of combined experience serving all sizes and types of community associations throughout Florida. Come join the family and let us help your community achieve its goals.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development.

We are seeking a highly qualified Condominium or Land Use Attorney to join our real estate practice. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in condominium law, homeowners’ association (HOA) governance, zoning, land use regulations, and real estate development. This attorney will collaborate closely with developers, boards, management companies, and local government bodies to ensure compliance and drive successful outcomes.

• Condominium & HOA Law
  • Draft, review, and file governing documents such as Declarations, Bylaws, Articles, and Rules & Regulations.
  • Prepare easements, maintenance agreements, and trust instruments related to condominium communities.
  • Assemble and issue homebuyer disclosure packets and coordinate addenda under condominium or HOA statutes.
  • Review and update existing community documents for conformity with evolving regulations and organizational needs.
• Land Use & Zoning
  • Guide clients through zoning and land use regulations, including special use permits, variances, and land development codes.
  • Represent clients before zoning boards, planning commissions, municipal councils, and state regulatory agencies.
    
    Manage entitlement strategy submissions, compliance reviews, appeals, and rezoning efforts.
  • Conduct due diligence, title and permit research, and draft legal reports analyzing environmental and land‑use restrictions.
• Transactional, Permitting & Compliance
  • Draft and negotiate contracts, real estate closing documents, development agreements, and settlement terms.
  • Coordinate with architects, planners, engineers, surveyors, and consultants to facilitate client objectives.
  • File permit applications, appeals, and environmental assessments, ensuring legal adherence from inception through completion.
  • Monitor changes in law, code, and policy; provide periodic updates and training to clients and internal teams.
• Litigation & Advocacy
  • Represent clients in administrative hearings, land use disputes, tax/assessment appeals, and condominium litigation.
  • Prepare briefs, memoranda, and trial documents; advocate in court or before quasi‑judicial bodies.
  • Negotiate and resolve disputes through mediation, arbitration, or settlement agreements.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Florida, with credentials to appear before local and state tribunals.
• 4+ years of focused experience in condominium, HOA, land use, zoning, real estate, or municipal law.
• Hands‑on experience drafting governing documents, entitlements, permitting, and land‑use litigation.
• Strong legal research, analysis, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Effective advocacy skills in hearings before boards, courts, and government agencies.
• Excellent interpersonal communication with developers, community boards, agencies, and clients.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects, prioritize deadlines, and maintain meticulous attention to detail.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industries:
  Legal Services, Law Practice, and Government Administration
• Location:
  
  Naples, FL

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