Community Association Attorney

Pay: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an award-winning Southwest Florida firm recognized for excellence, collaboration, and top-tier client service
• Step into a senior-level community association practice with direct client advisory responsibility from day one
• Strong compensation up to $175,000 base, plus bonus opportunity
• High-impact, practical work advising HOA and condominium boards on governance, compliance, and disputes
• Excellent benefits: health insurance, retirement options, PTO/holidays, CLE covered, plus an annual all-expenses-paid firm trip (after eligibility period)

Location: On-site in Sarasota, Florida.

Note: Must be an active Florida-barred attorney in good standing with a minimum of 5 years of experience, ideally advising condominium and homeowner associations.

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded Southwest Florida law firm known for sophisticated legal work paired with a supportive, professional culture. They are widely recognized for excellence and have a strong reputation across real estate and related practice areas.

Job Description

• Serve as a trusted advisor to condominium and homeowner association boards on Florida statutes, compliance, and risk management
• Provide guidance on governance, meetings, elections, enforcement, and board decision-making
• Draft, review, and amend governing documents (declarations, covenants, bylaws, rules, policies, and amendments)
• Review and negotiate vendor and management contracts and other association-related agreements
• Lead dispute resolution strategy and execution, including pre-suit negotiations, mediation, and arbitration
• Partner with boards, managers, and stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently and protect the community
• Manage multiple matters with strong judgment, responsiveness, and attention to detail

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar membership in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience (community association and or real estate preferred)
• Strong command of drafting and interpreting governing documents and contracts
• Experience advising boards or sophisticated clients with clear, practical communication
• Comfort handling enforcement issues and guiding dispute resolution (mediation/arbitration experience a plus)
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage deadlines in a fast-moving environment

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Senior-level seat with autonomy and consistent, specialized work
• Collaborative team and strong reputation that helps you win and retain client trust
• Culture that values professionalism, quality, and work-life balance
• Long-term stability with room to grow your practice in a niche that stays in demand

JPC-662

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance