Associate General Counsel

Florida Realtors, the state's largest trade association, boasts a rich dedicated history of serving our members, the real estate community, and Florida homeowners for over a century. We stand as a key business partner for Realtors statewide, providing value-adding programs and services, outstanding business contacts and networking opportunities, engaging educational opportunities, up-to-the-minute industry data and research, and powerful legislative representation. The association headquarters is located in Orlando, and the Office of Public Policy is located two blocks from the state capital in Tallahassee. We work tirelessly to advocate for our members, for homeownership for all, and to elevate the real estate industry in the Sunshine State.

Who We’re Seeking

The Associate General Counsel is a key position within our Law & Policy team that coordinates internally with other members of the department and externally with senior association members to address various issues faced in the real estate industry. This role will work with various groups within Florida Realtors to create, edit, and enter forms into the Forms Simplicity library. They will assist the Law & Policy department in a variety of tasks such as conducting research, reviewing contracts, and drafting memoranda and articles. Additionally, this role will give presentations and interact with Florida Realtors association committees at our Annual Convention and Mid-Winter Meetings. This role reports to the General Counsel/VP of Law and Policy.

 What You’ll Do

• Liaison for the Forms Committee; responsible for editing/creation of all forms (other than FR/Bar forms)
• Works with Leadership Team and forms department to get forms approved and into Forms Simplicity library for member use
• Assists general counsel with Florida Realtors Legal Action Fund, including communicating with outside counsel
• Communicates with local association counsel on legal issues and changes in the law
• Review of Florida Realtors various department contracts
• Writes articles for legal newsletter
• Approves outside articles for daily news and legal newsletter
• Travels to give Professional Standards trainings throughout the state
• Provides back up to legal hotline when needed

This job description has excluded the marginal functions of the position which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Qualified applicants will possess:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Active Florida Bar membership in good standing; eligible to practice law in Florida
• At least 5 years of legal experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and database management software.
• Proven track record as a provider of exceptional customer service in any industry
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skillset to include active listening, patience, empathy, phone etiquette, clarity in communication, and proficiency for multitasking
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to explain in detail steps needed/taken to resolve issues
• Experience with writing in a legal setting
• Comfortable with public speaking in large settings
• Strong legal research and writing skills and ability to explain legal research and answers to nonlegal realtors
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, organize, complete assignments, and complete goals on time and as defined
• Experience within the real estate industry preferred

Benefits

Along with our growth-oriented, collaborative team environment, our fulltime people are offered a complete suite of great benefits.

• Rewarding 401k plan with 6% company match, fully vested
• Free medical insurance for you as an employee
• Availability of dental, vision, FSA, disability coverage, company-paid life insurance, EAP, and more
• Partial remote and flexible work environment
• Generous paid vacation days and sick days, and 9 company holidays
• Vacation buy-back plan
• Vibrant company culture
• Possible $5000 grant on the purchase of your first home

• And a whole lot more!

Need-to-Know Info

• Florida Realtors is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.
• Florida Realtors is an equal opportunity employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Applicants need to be eligible to be employed in the United States.
• Pay is commensurate with education and experience.
• This position will be based in Orlando, FL.

Our people are passionate about what they do, the members they serve, the products they support, and the continued growth of the association. If you value collaboration, innovation, exceptional service, and dedication to a cause, all within a modern established professional environment, explore Florida Realtors and our commitment to the real estate community and Florida homeowners. Visit floridarealtors.org and connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn.