Chief Litigation Counsel

About the jobChief Litigation Counsel - Established Real Estate CompanyLocation: Palm Beach County, FloridaEmployment Type: Full-Time | In-OfficeExperience Required: 7+ years of civil litigation experienceOverviewA nationally recognized real estate company is seeking a Chief Litigation Counsel to lead the approach to contested matters across a broad U.S. portfolio. This in‐house role partners closely with investment and operations leaders to protect enterprise value, resolve issues efficiently, and strengthen practices that prevent repeat problems. The environment is hands‐on, fast‐moving, and highly collaborative.Key ResponsibilitiesMatter Ownership: Direct the end‐to‐end handling of contested issues and claims impacting investments and operating entities, setting strategy, action plans, timelines, and success metrics.Analysis & Recommendations: Review governing documents and fact patterns; distill options and recommendations into concise memos and executive briefings.Law Firm & Insurer Interface: Retain and oversee outside counsel; manage budgets, reporting, and outcomes; coordinate with insurance providers on notices, coverage positions, and potential recoveries.Executive Advising: Prepare clear updates for senior leadership; align course of action with financial, operational, and reputational considerations.Portfolio Enablement: Develop practical playbooks, templates, and matter‐management routines; deliver targeted training to investment, development/construction, and property teams.Operational Partnership: Work across investment, development, construction, asset management, property operations, and finance to ensure business goals and legal strategies move in the same direction.QualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing (or eligibility for in‐house counsel status in Florida).7+ years guiding complex commercial disputes involving real‐asset ventures (e.g., joint‐venture disagreements, construction/renovation issues, vendor and property‐level matters).Proven ability to set strategy and execute while juggling multiple matters; disciplined approach to budgets, calendars, and outside‐counsel work product.Working knowledge of purchase and sale agreements, leases, construction contracts, loan documentsExceptional written communication and presentation skills suitable for executive and board settings.Low‐ego, solutions‐oriented teammate who earns trust with operators and executives alike.