Associate Counsel, Business & Growth

Compass Real Estate - Peninsula; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in incentive programs (e

Paid vacation, holidays, sick time,Par

Medical, tele-health, dental andVision

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Commuter program

Life and disability insurance

Maven

Carrot (fertility benefits)

UrbanSitter (caregiver referral)

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Compass International Holdings seeks an Associate Counsel to join its in-house team in New York. You will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of customer contracts, including agent agreements and NDAs, and interpret terms to identify risks for stakeholders.

Partner with Sales, Finance, Product, and Engineering to advise on policy, process, and business strategy. You will drive continuous improvement of standard forms, support automation initiatives, manage contract maintenance, and serve

Qualifications

• 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
• Familiarity and comfort in utilizing AI

Responsibilities

• 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 in a business-friendly manner
• 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
• Provide first line of defense in dispute resolution

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Legal advice

AI familiarity

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (NY)

Job description

At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we’re revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.

As an Associate Counsel at Compass International Holdings, 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 the 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 International Holdings Legal Team.

At Compass International Holdings 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 in a business-friendly manner
• 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
• Provide first line of defense in dispute resolution

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
• Familiarity and comfort in utilizing AI

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is $150,000-$170,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is based on market location. Minimum wage for the position will always be met.

Perks That You Need To Know About

• Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions).
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave.
• Medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Commuter program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Maven (a support system for new parents).
• Carrot (fertility benefits).
• UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pet insurance.

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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