Job Description

Help Build and Lead a Growing Business Law Division

Location: Tampa, FL or Fort Lauderdale, FL

Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $200,000$300,000 base (DOE) + origination bonuses and growth upside

The Opportunity

Were a well-established, entrepreneurial law firm best known for sophisticated state and local tax work. Now, were intentionally expanding our Business Law Division, and were looking for an experienced Business / Commercial Litigation Attorney who wants more than just another caseload.

This role is ideal for a business litigator who:

• Enjoys building relationships and generating work, and
• Wants access to real opportunity, not just promises.

Youll be expected to develop business outside the firm, but you wont be starting from zero. We have thousands of current and former business clients across multiple industries who already trust the firm and routinely need business litigation support.

If youve been looking for a platform where your experience, judgment, and business instincts actually matter this is it. We have creative ideas for compensation based on client origination and growth.

What Youll Do

• Handle business and commercial litigation matters in Florida state and federal courts
• Advise business owners and executives on disputes, risk, and strategy
• Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, and related litigation documents
• Conduct high-level legal research and analysis (Westlaw experience preferred)
• Collaborate with tax, litigation, and business attorneys to deliver integrated solutions
• Help grow and shape the firms Business Law Division
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with business clients

What Were Looking For

• 7+ years of business/commercial litigation experience strongly preferred
• 5 years is the absolute minimum for consideration
• Admission to the Florida Bar (required)
• Experience handling matters independently and confidently
• A portable book of business is a plus but not required
• Strong writing, courtroom, and client communication skills
• An entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with business development
• Someone who wants to own their practice, not just service files

Why This Role Is Different

• Immediate access to a large, existing business client base
• A firm culture that values initiative, leadership, and growth
• Real opportunity to help build and lead a growing practice area
• Transparent compensation structure with origination upside
• Supportive infrastructure so you can focus on practicing law and growing relationships

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Dental and Vision available at minimal cost)
• Paid Time Off
• Collaborative, professional, and entrepreneurial environment
• Long-term leadership opportunities

Bottom Line

This is not a plug-and-play associate role.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a motivated business litigator who wants a seat at the table and a path to meaningful growth.

• If youre ready to take ownership of your practice with the backing of an established firm and a deep client bench wed love to hear from you.

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