Leslie Candes

Leslie Candes currently serves as General Counsel at JEN Partners since April 2023. Prior experience includes positions at Mattamy Homes, where Leslie held the titles of Chief Legal Counsel - US and Assistant General Counsel from August 2014 to February 2023. Leslie also chaired the Volume Builders Council for the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) from August 2020 to August 2021. Earlier roles include Real Estate Associate at Godbold, Downing & Bill, PA, and Holland & Knight LLP, as well as positions at UCP of Central Florida, Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A., and as a Law Clerk with Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett, P.A. Education credentials include a Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law, a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Florida State University, and an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice from Indian River State College.