In-House Counsel

A Delray Beach, Florida client is looking to add in-house counsel to the team. This is a non-court legal position for a Government Agency. Will consider someone who has just passed the Florida Bar and/or up to 5-7years expierence. Please send your resume to Stacey.Lyons@Roberthalf.com for consideration.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with legal advice, direction, and recommendations to the best interests of the client

• Facilitate the acquisition, disposition, and lease of real property

• Negotiate/draft/review of contracts, leases, bid documents, interlocal agreements, and other documents

• Draft and review resolutions related to Board agenda items

• Respond to public records requests

• Research legal issues, prepare memoranda, and present findings

• Provide legal opinions and advise on legal matters including Public Records Law, ethics, Sunshine Law, etc., as needed

• Interpret federal, state, local laws pertaining to contracts, real estate transactions, local public agencies, construction, land use and development, and lending, as needed

Education, Skills & Experience Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree and a member in good standing with the Florida Bar and 1-2 years of relevant experience in the government, public sector, real estate, construction, or related experience

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external parties

• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail

• Self-motivated, self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines efficiently and effectively with minimal direction

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain excellent rapport, and cooperative and courteous relationships with supervisor, co-workers, public officials, city representatives, partner organizations, stakeholders, vendors, businesses, and the general public

• Knowledge of MS Office Systems and Office Suites (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Publisher)

• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and practices governing area of assignment