Associate Counsel, Business & Commercial
– Los Angeles
Associate Counsel, Business & Commercial
Associate Counsel, Business & Commercial
At Compass, we envision a world where the experience of selling or buying a home is simple and pleasant for everyone.
Founded in 2012, Compass provides an end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to their seller and buyer clients, all in service of our mission to help everyone find their place in the world.
As an Associate Counsel at Compass, you work on exciting matters that require proactive legal guidance.
You’re part of a group of talented in-house lawyers and the projects you work on challenge you to think creatively and constructively.
You are energetic and collaborative –
– ready to partner in initiatives that influence all aspects of Compass’s business and work with employees and agents across the company.
Your contributions will be impactful, value driven, and you will play an instrumental role on the Compass Legal Team.
At Compass You Will:
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of routine and mission-critical customer contracts (including agent independent contractor agreements and non-disclosure agreements) that support and enable our business operations Interpret contractual terms and identify associated risks to relevant business stakeholders Collaborate with various business teams at Compass (including sales, sales leadership, regional leadership, growth, finance, and product and engineering) –
– advising on legal issues, approval processes, Compass policies and procedures, and business strategy Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes (including automation efforts), with an emphasis on efficiency and scalability Participate in the maintenance of various contracts to ensure compliance with Compass policies and risk tolerance
What We Look For:
Strong academic credentials including a JD and membership in good standing in at least one state bar (NY bar a plus) 2+ years of top-tier law firm and/or in-house experience with a focus on corporate matters Background in contract drafting and negotiation Confidence operating in a fast-paced environment Detail-oriented with superior organizational skills A creative thinker with strong problem solving skills and the ability to stay calm, work independently, and effectively manage multiple deliverables with time-sensitive deadlines A team player with low ego who can effectively work with other attorneys and colleagues Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to clearly and simply explain complex ideas Do your best work, be your authentic self
At Compass, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world — a place where they feel like they belong, where they can be their authentic selves, where they can thrive.
Our collaborative, energetic culture is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principles and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth and mobility.
As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees’ lives and careers.
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No financial or legal advice provided.
Equal Housing Opportunity.
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