Corporate Counsel Jobs in Florida
Corporate Counsel jobs in Florida are in strong demand, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, real estate, and technology sectors, with openings at every level from junior associate counsel through general counsel. Miami, Tampa, and Orlando anchor the market, where established employers such as Carnival Corporation, AdventHealth, and Fidelity National Financial maintain active legal teams. The most sought-after specialties are corporate transactions and M&A, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracts. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Corporate Counsel
Corporate Counsel
Position Name
At a Glance
Company
Position Location
Jacksonville, FL
Position Type
Remote Type
Onsite
Salary
$140,000 - $175,000 per year
Job Description
Summary/Objective
Evans General Contractors, LLC is seeking an experienced attorney to join its growing in-house Legal Department as Corporate Counsel, Corporate Affairs & Compliance.
Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this attorney will support Evans’ corporate governance, entity administration, contractor licensing, enterprise compliance, company policies, internal business contracts, and related legal initiatives.
This is a substantive, business-facing position for an attorney who wants to help build and maintain the legal and compliance infrastructure of a growing national construction company. The successful candidate will work directly with senior leadership and collaborate across Legal, Human Resources, Risk, Finance, Information Technology, Procurement, Operations, Marketing, and other business functions.
The role is intended for an attorney who exercises practical judgment, takes ownership of substantive matters, and enjoys developing workable systems and solutions rather than advising from the sidelines.
This is an onsite position based in one of our offices located in Alpharetta, GA; Savannah, GA; Dallas, TX; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; or Jacksonville, FL.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage governance, entity records, registrations, filings, and related corporate documentation.
- Support contractor licensing, qualifying-agent matters, government registrations, renewals, and multistate requirements.
- Develop practical compliance programs, policies, controls, training, and guidance, including ethics, conflicts, anti-bribery, confidentiality, records, and artificial intelligence.
- Support compliance inquiries, internal reviews, investigations, government audits, certifications, filings, and responses.
- Draft, review, and negotiate internal business agreements; advise clients on material terms, risks, alternatives, and approvals.
- Build scalable legal systems and coordinate assigned matters with outside counsel and cross-functional teams.
What Success Looks Like
- Become a trusted advisor and own defined corporate, compliance, licensing, policy, and contract workstreams.
- Give clear, practical advice; identify issues early; and advance solutions efficiently.
- Build reliable, scalable systems, workflows, and records.
- Develop productive cross-functional relationships and manage outside counsel efficiently.
- Assume greater responsibility as knowledge of Evans and demonstrated judgment grow.
Work Style
- Practical, responsive, organized, and business-minded.
- Comfortable owning work while collaborating with senior leadership.
- Able to move between strategy and implementation while building repeatable processes.
- Candid, curious, accountable, and interested in growing with Evans.
The position is expected to work primarily from the selected Evans office and to collaborate regularly with colleagues and business leaders across the company. Periodic travel to Evans’ corporate headquarters, regional offices, project locations, or other business meetings may be required.
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Evans General Contractors, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Recruitment Firms/ Staffing Agencies: Evans General Contractors, LLC (Evans) does not accept unsolicited resumes from Recruitment Firms/Staffing Agencies. All unsolicited resumes submitted to any Evans employee, including Hiring Managers, will be treated as the property of Evans and no referral fee will be paid unless there is a previously executed agreement between the Recruitment Firm/Staffing Agency and Evans. Recruitment Firms/Staffing Agencies interested in submitting a candidate for review should contact Evans’ Human Resources Department.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and active good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- At least seven years of relevant legal experience; seven to ten years preferred.
- Meaningful experience in corporate governance, commercial contracts, compliance, contractor licensing, multistate registrations, or in-house counseling.
- Strong research, analysis, drafting, negotiation, communication, and business judgment.
- Ability to own multiple confidential matters, meet deadlines, and collaborate with senior leaders and business partners.
- In-house or outside-counsel experience advising operating businesses, preferably in a project-based industry, preferred.
- Experience with governance, entity administration, contractor licensing, regulated operations, or multistate compliance, preferred.
- Experience negotiating technology, software, professional-services, leasing, employment-vendor, or similar agreements, preferred.
- Experience coordinating outside counsel and cross-functional initiatives, preferred.
- Familiarity with legal-operations technology and responsible uses of artificial intelligence, preferred.
Benefits
- 401k Profit Sharing
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Disability Insurance
Join the Evans team now!
Corporate Counsel
Corporate Counsel
Position Name
At a Glance
Company
Position Location
Jacksonville, FL
Position Type
Remote Type
Onsite
Salary
$140,000 - $175,000 per year
Job Description
Summary/Objective
Evans General Contractors, LLC is seeking an experienced attorney to join its growing in-house Legal Department as Corporate Counsel, Corporate Affairs & Compliance.
Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this attorney will support Evans’ corporate governance, entity administration, contractor licensing, enterprise compliance, company policies, internal business contracts, and related legal initiatives.
This is a substantive, business-facing position for an attorney who wants to help build and maintain the legal and compliance infrastructure of a growing national construction company. The successful candidate will work directly with senior leadership and collaborate across Legal, Human Resources, Risk, Finance, Information Technology, Procurement, Operations, Marketing, and other business functions.
The role is intended for an attorney who exercises practical judgment, takes ownership of substantive matters, and enjoys developing workable systems and solutions rather than advising from the sidelines.
This is an onsite position based in one of our offices located in Alpharetta, GA; Savannah, GA; Dallas, TX; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; or Jacksonville, FL.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage governance, entity records, registrations, filings, and related corporate documentation.
- Support contractor licensing, qualifying-agent matters, government registrations, renewals, and multistate requirements.
- Develop practical compliance programs, policies, controls, training, and guidance, including ethics, conflicts, anti-bribery, confidentiality, records, and artificial intelligence.
- Support compliance inquiries, internal reviews, investigations, government audits, certifications, filings, and responses.
- Draft, review, and negotiate internal business agreements; advise clients on material terms, risks, alternatives, and approvals.
- Build scalable legal systems and coordinate assigned matters with outside counsel and cross-functional teams.
What Success Looks Like
- Become a trusted advisor and own defined corporate, compliance, licensing, policy, and contract workstreams.
- Give clear, practical advice; identify issues early; and advance solutions efficiently.
- Build reliable, scalable systems, workflows, and records.
- Develop productive cross-functional relationships and manage outside counsel efficiently.
- Assume greater responsibility as knowledge of Evans and demonstrated judgment grow.
Work Style
- Practical, responsive, organized, and business-minded.
- Comfortable owning work while collaborating with senior leadership.
- Able to move between strategy and implementation while building repeatable processes.
- Candid, curious, accountable, and interested in growing with Evans.
The position is expected to work primarily from the selected Evans office and to collaborate regularly with colleagues and business leaders across the company. Periodic travel to Evans’ corporate headquarters, regional offices, project locations, or other business meetings may be required.
-
Evans General Contractors, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
-
Recruitment Firms/ Staffing Agencies: Evans General Contractors, LLC (Evans) does not accept unsolicited resumes from Recruitment Firms/Staffing Agencies. All unsolicited resumes submitted to any Evans employee, including Hiring Managers, will be treated as the property of Evans and no referral fee will be paid unless there is a previously executed agreement between the Recruitment Firm/Staffing Agency and Evans. Recruitment Firms/Staffing Agencies interested in submitting a candidate for review should contact Evans’ Human Resources Department.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and active good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- At least seven years of relevant legal experience; seven to ten years preferred.
- Meaningful experience in corporate governance, commercial contracts, compliance, contractor licensing, multistate registrations, or in-house counseling.
- Strong research, analysis, drafting, negotiation, communication, and business judgment.
- Ability to own multiple confidential matters, meet deadlines, and collaborate with senior leaders and business partners.
- In-house or outside-counsel experience advising operating businesses, preferably in a project-based industry, preferred.
- Experience with governance, entity administration, contractor licensing, regulated operations, or multistate compliance, preferred.
- Experience negotiating technology, software, professional-services, leasing, employment-vendor, or similar agreements, preferred.
- Experience coordinating outside counsel and cross-functional initiatives, preferred.
- Familiarity with legal-operations technology and responsible uses of artificial intelligence, preferred.
Benefits
- 401k Profit Sharing
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Disability Insurance
Join the Evans team now!
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Trucking
- Medical Devices
- Science & Research
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate counsel jobs across Florida.
- Active Florida Bar membership or eligibility to waive into the Florida Bar
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Three or more years of corporate or commercial law experience
- Demonstrated expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and review
- Experience advising on regulatory compliance in a relevant Florida industry
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with business teams
Corporate Counsel Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a corporate counsel in Florida?
To work as a corporate counsel in Florida, you must be a licensed attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar, which requires passing the Florida Bar Examination administered by the Florida Board of Bar Examiners or qualifying for admission by motion if you are already licensed in another state. Most corporate counsel roles also require a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited school. Experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, particularly in corporate, commercial, or regulatory matters, is typically expected before moving into an in-house role.
How much do corporate counsels make in Florida?
Corporate counsels in Florida earn a median of about $133,180 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,530 for the lowest 10% to over $301,050 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire corporate counsels in Florida?
Employers hiring corporate counsels in Florida right now include Jabil, FIS, and Pall, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Florida's concentration of insurance carriers, hospital systems, financial institutions, and real estate developers means in-house legal teams are consistently active across a broad range of industries throughout the state.
Which Florida cities have the most corporate counsel jobs?
Miami, Jacksonville, and New Port Richey account for the largest share of corporate counsel openings in Florida. Miami's dominance reflects its role as a hub for international trade, financial services, and Latin American corporate headquarters, while Tampa draws heavily from its insurance, healthcare, and financial technology sectors, and Orlando's openings are driven largely by its healthcare systems, hospitality conglomerates, and growing technology employer base.
Are there remote corporate counsel jobs in Florida?
Yes, and more than many legal roles, corporate counsel work tends toward remote and hybrid arrangements because the role is primarily desk-based and document-driven. About 14% of corporate counsel openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader in-house legal trends. Contract review, compliance advisory, and transactional work are the functions most commonly performed remotely, while roles requiring close collaboration with executive leadership or regulated industries often expect some in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a corporate counsel in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing an in-house position after two or three years at a Florida law firm working on corporate, real estate, or healthcare matters, since most Florida employers treat firm experience as the prerequisite for a first in-house role. Large Florida employers such as hospital systems, insurance carriers, and publicly traded companies occasionally post associate general counsel or junior counsel roles designed for early-career attorneys. Clerking for a Florida state or federal judge, completing a Florida Bar-recognized legal internship, or gaining compliance or contract administration experience in a paralegal or legal operations role are lateral moves that strengthen a candidate's profile when direct experience is limited.
Where can I find and apply to corporate counsel jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to corporate counsel jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and practice area, and apply directly through each listing.
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