General Counsel (Attorney) (Town of Florida)

Sunny Isles Beach, FL | Full-Time | Compensation: $200,000–$450,000 base + bonus (total package up to $600,000/year)

About the Role

Di Rezze Family Office is a private, principal-led organization managing a diversified portfolio of business and investment interests. We are seeking an experienced attorney to serve as general counsel, a trusted advisor who will handle the full spectrum of legal matters across the organization, from day-to-day contract work to active litigation oversight.

This is a generalist role with a litigation core. We are looking specifically for attorneys who trained and practiced at a Big Law firm that foundation is a requirement. The attorney we hire will have a track record of managing disputes and adversarial proceedings directly, and will bring the judgment and composure that come from having real accountability for legal outcomes. They will work closely with senior leadership and the principal, and must communicate legal complexity with clarity and confidence.

What you’ll do

• Manage litigation matters end-to-end directly and through outside counsel with full accountability for strategy and outcomes
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, vendor contracts, and transactional documents
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters across business units and affiliated ventures
• Provide legal support for new transactions, partnerships, and entity formations
• Proactively identify and communicate legal risk across the principal’s portfolio
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and specialists; coordinate cross-functional legal needs

What we’re looking for

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing; Big Law background required
• 5-8 years of Meaningful litigation experience first-chair or substantial involvement in trial, arbitration, or contested proceedings is required
• Ability to manage legal matters independently from intake through resolution
• Strong commercial instincts; experience advising on contracts, transactions, and business risk
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to advise a non-lawyer principal with directness and clarity
• High degree of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment in a private, relationship-driven environment

Preferred Background

• Experience in healthcare law, regulatory compliance, or healthcare-adjacent matters
• Prior in-house experience at a family office, private equity firm, or closely held enterprise
• Familiarity with Florida law and state court proceedings
• Exposure to real estate, employment, or corporate governance matters

Benefits & Compensation

• Base salary: $200,000–$450,000, commensurate with experience
• Performance bonus—total annual package up to $600,000 for the right candidate
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and principal-level decision-making
• Lean, high-caliber team environment