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 afterschool program for children in need, including oversight of its operations
Position Summary We are seeking a General Counsel / In-House Attorney to work closely with company leadership and provide 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-faceted 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.
Key Responsibilities
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
oEvictions include residential (apartments F.S. 83 and mobile homes F.S. 723) and commercial
oMuch of this work will be performed by a paralegal under your supervision
Manage and defend personal injury claims (pre-suit) under the company’s Self-Insured Retention (SIR) program, including:
oInitial investigation
oDiscovery
oSettlement negotiations
oLitigation on a limited basis
oCoordination with outside counsel for larger or more complex matters
oProvide Risk Management guidance to reduce claims
Oversee and coordinate with outside counsel, including matters involving:
oPersonal injury
oEmployment law
oADA compliance
oClass action defense
Provide legal oversight and guidance for the company’s in-house financing entity
Minimum Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
Compensation & Benefits
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
oSubstantial 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.
Job ID: 82148700
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Median Salary
Net Salary per month
$3,744
Median Apartment Rent in City Center
(1-3 Bedroom)
$1,579
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$2,460
$2,020
Safety Index
65/100
65
Utilities
Basic
(Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 915 sq ft apartment)
$129
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$280
$196
High-Speed Internet
$50
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$149
$75
Transportation
Gasoline
(1 gallon)
$3.14
Taxi Ride
(1 mile)
$3.06
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