Contracts Counsel

Real; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Real REMAX Group, a global real estate company, is seeking a Contracts Counsel to join our Legal team. You’ll review contracts, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide strategic guidance across brokerage, mortgage, and title operations.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active bar, 5+ years in contract/real estate/corporate law, and experience drafting complex agreements. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to support growth while managing risk.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar in good standing.
• 5+ years in contract, real estate, corporate law, or related practice area.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Prior experience supporting title services or real estate transactions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and redline contracts with third-party vendors and partners.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across Company operations.
• Assist with audits and provide legal support related to brokerage, mortgage, and title operations.
• Assist with drafting and maintenance of Company independent contractor agreements and real estate and title transactional documents.
• Advise on regulatory matters that impact our business.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support and implement technology solutions within real estate, mortgage, and title workflows.
• Assess and mitigate legal risks and support legal oversight of real estate, mortgage, and title operations.
• Project tasks and project management responsibilities, as assigned from time to time

Skills

Contract law

Real estate law

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Real estate transactions

Tech platforms

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active bar membership

Job description

Real REMAX Group (Nasdaq: REAX) is a global real estate company bringing together two trusted brands and a shared belief: when real estate professionals are empowered by innovation and community, everyone benefits. By combining Real’s AI-powered technology platform and entrepreneurial community with REMAX’s iconic global brand and trusted franchise network, we’re building one of the industry’s most innovative real estate companies. Together, our network of more than 180,000 real estate professionals spans over 120 countries and territories, united by a commitment to helping agents and brokers build stronger businesses and deliver exceptional experiences for their clients.

At Real REMAX Group, we believe in pairing Tech x Humanity to create something truly different.

Learn more at https://realremaxgroup.com/

Work Schedule: Standard business hours based on local time zone, Monday – Friday.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Contracts Counsel to join our Legal team, supporting our Real Estate Brokerage, Mortgage, and Title Services businesses. In this role, you’ll provide contract and marketing compliance review as well as strategic legal guidance across brokerage and title service operations, and related technology initiatives, helping ensure compliance while enabling scalable growth. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven, with a strong foundation in contract and real estate law.

This is a great opportunity to work cross-functionally with teams across legal, operations, and product to support innovative real estate solutions in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Review and redline contracts with third-party vendors and partners.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across Company operations.
• Assist with audits and provide legal support related to brokerage, mortgage, and title operations.
• Assist with drafting and maintenance of Company independent contractor agreements and real estate and title transactional documents
• Advise on regulatory matters that impact our business.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support and implement technology solutions within real estate, mortgage, and title workflows.
• Assess and mitigate legal risks and support legal oversight of real estate, mortgage, and title operations.
• Project tasks and project management responsibilities, as assigned from time to time

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong knowledge of contract law and real estate law, as well as real estate brokerage, mortgage and title operations, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Familiarity with technology platforms used in real estate transactions and operations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Education & Experience:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership and in good standing
• 5+ years of experience in contract law, real estate law, corporate law, or a related practice area
• Prior experience supporting title services or real estate transactions strongly preferred

How We Work: Our Operating Principles

Our Operating Principles are the blueprint of Real’s culture. They guide how we show up, make decisions, and bring our mission to life every day:

• Be Agent Obsessed: We design every decision around creating value for our agents and their clients.
• Move Fast with Purpose: We act with urgency, clarity, and focus—without compromising our standards.
• Own Your Outcome: Effort matters, but results matter more. We adapt, learn, and improve.
• Be Bold; Challenge Often: We challenge assumptions, rethink “the usual,” and push for smarter, simpler solutions.
• Win Together: We set high standards, collaborate deeply, and celebrate shared success.
• Location Requirements: Candidates must be based in the U.S. to be considered.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Our Commitment:

Real REMAX Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.