General Counsel​/ In-House Attorney

Company Overview

Wynne Building Corporation is a large, well-established, family-owned company headquartered in Port St. Lucie, Florida. We are a broadly diversified real estate development, holding, and management company with operations throughout St. Lucie, Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, and Brevard Counties.

Our major divisions include:

• Spanish Lakes Communities:
  Operation of land lease communities which have mix of conventional homes leased via 99-year long term leases and mobile homes
• Multifamily:
  Development and operation of apartment complexes
• Commercial Property:
  Development and operation of various retail and industrial properties
• New Home Construction:
  Building and marketing of new homes sold within our land-lease communities
• Hospitality:
  Operation of hotels and RV parks
• Agriculture:
  Operation of large seedstock cattle ranch and land holdings
• Wynne Charitable Foundation:
  Support of numerous local causes and serves as the major benefactor of a large local after school program for children in need, including oversight of its operations

We are seeking a General Counsel / In-House Attorney to work closely with company leadership and legal guidance across a wide range of business activities. This position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys variety, diverse projects, problem‑solving, collaboration, and who is interested in serving as a trusted legal advisor embedded within a dynamic, multi‑faced organization.

The successful candidate will address both ongoing and novel legal issues, assist with strategic decision‑making, and manage legal risk while supporting the company’s continued growth and operations.

• Provide advice and counsel on new business ventures, contracts, transactions, negotiations, and legal defenses, and general legal questions as they arise.
• Conduct legal research to better advise on the above.
• Oversee all real estate‑related legal matters, including evictions, stipulations, foreclosures, lease agreements, and purchase and sale transactions
• Evictions include residential (apartments F.S. 83 and mobile homes F.S. 723) and commercial.
• Much of this work will be performed by a paralegal under your supervision.
• Our land‑lease communities operate under unique 99‑year lease structures, creating unique legal questions.
• Manage and defend personal injury claims (pre‑suit) under the company’s Self‑Insured Retention (SIR) program, including:
• Initial investigation
• Discovery
• Settlement negotiations
• Litigation on a limited basis
• Coordination with outside counsel for larger or more complex matters
• Provide risk management guidance to reduce claims
• Oversee and coordinate with outside counsel, including matters involving:
  • Personal injury
  • Employment law
  • ADA compliance
  • Class action defense
• Provide legal oversight and guidance for the company’s in‑house financing entity.

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Florida.
• Minimum of two (2) years of litigation practice experience.
• Strong desire to learn, research, and respond to a wide variety of legal issues.

• Experience with personal injury law and/or risk management.
• Experience with real estate transactions.
• Experience with banking law.
• Knowledge of Fla. Stat. 723 & Fla. Stat. 83.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

• Salary:
  Starting at $100,000+, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Compensation and benefits package is negotiable.
• Significant professional autonomy, including oversight of paralegal and support staff.
• Substantial input into the selection of a paralegal.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Full medical/dental/vision insurance coverage.
• Two (2) weeks of paid vacation annually.
• Five (5) paid sick days annually.
• Six (6) paid holidays per year.
• Annual bonus.
• Employer‑sponsored scholarship eligibility for employees and their dependents and grandchildren.

This position offers a unique opportunity for an attorney seeking a long-term, in‑house role with meaningful responsibility, exposure to diverse legal matters, and direct collaboration with company leadership.