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 Job Type: Full-time Benefits Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr