Counsel Real Estate Brokerage - CA Bar Admitted

Anywhere Real Estate; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 140 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Learning & Development

Resumo da oferta

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. seeks an experienced Litigation Counsel to join the Real Brokerage Litigation Team. The attorney will manage a diverse docket involving real estate brokerage matters and protect the company’s interests across multiple brands.

Role requires strong courtroom skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with partners and supervising outside counsel. This is an in-office position but location, including remote, is flexible.

Qualificações

• JD Degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently litigate civil matters.
• Some real estate brokerage experience preferred.
• Some in-house legal department experience.
• Bar Admission: California.

Responsabilidades

• Handle all aspects of real estate brokerage litigation from inception through trial or settlement.
• Litigate a personal docket of civil litigation matters and supervise outside counsel on selected matters.
• Prepare and defend company witnesses at deposition and depose adverse parties.
• Draft, argue, and respond to motions, pleadings, and briefs.
• Conduct legal research on complex issues and develop strategic recommendations.
• Represent the company in court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, trials and regulatory proceedings.
• Manage a docket of cases outside of CA handled by outside counsel.

Conhecimentos

Strong courtroom skills

Independent work

Collaborative

Communication skills

Formação académica

JD from accredited law school

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Compass International Holdings is seeking experienced Litigation Counsel to join the Real Brokerage Litigation Team supporting our company‑owned brokerages, including Compass®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, Christie’s International Real Estate, Sotheby’s International Realty®, and @properties®.

This attorney will manage a diverse litigation docket involving real estate brokerage matters and will play a key role in protecting the company’s interests across multiple brands. The role requires strong courtroom skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with business partners and supervising outside counsel.

This is an in office position but location, including remote, is flexible. Candidates who reside within a commutable distance from one of our SoCal offices will be required to be onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

Litigation Management

• Handle all aspects of real estate brokerage litigation from inception through trial or settlement

• Litigate a personal docket of civil litigation matters and supervise outside counsel on selected matters

• Prepare and defend company witnesses at deposition and depose adverse parties

• Draft, argue, and respond to motions, pleadings, and briefs

• Conduct legal research on complex issues and develop strategic recommendations

• Represent the company in court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, trials and regulatory proceedings

• Manage a docket of cases outside of CA handled by outside counsel

Minimum Qualifications:

• JD Degree from an accredited law school

• Minimum of 5 years of commercial litigation experience

• Demonstrated ability to independently litigate civil litigation matters

• Some real estate brokerage experience preferred

• Some in house legal department experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and interact well with all staff and all levels of management

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Consultative approach to supporting business objectives while mitigating risk

• High degree of integrity, respect and dedication to the company’s values

• Positive, “can do” demeanor

• Bar Admission: California

Application Requirements:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Writing sample authored by applicant

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term disability benefits, AD&D

• 401(k) savings plan with company match

• Paid Time Off to Include Holidays , Vacation Time, and Sick Time

• Paid Family & Paternity Leave

• Life Insurance

• Business Travel Accident Insurance

• All employees receive access to LinkedIn Learning

• Employee Referral Program

• Adoption Assistance Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Health and Wellness Program and Incentives

• Employee Discounts

• Employee Resource Groups

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (http://www.anywhere.re/) (NYSE: HOUS) is moving real estate to what's next. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estateBetter Homes and Gardens® Real Estate (https://www.bhgre.com/) ,Century 21® (https://www.century21.com/) ,Coldwell Banker® (https://www.coldwellbanker.com/) ,Coldwell Banker Commercial® (https://www.cbcworldwide.com/) ,Corcoran® (https://www.corcoran.com/) ,ERA® (https://www.era.com/) , andSotheby's International Realty® (https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng) , we fulfill our purpose to empower everyone's next move through our leading integrated services, which include franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance underwriter minority owned joint ventures. Anywhere supports nearly 1 million home sale transactions annually and our portfolio of industry-leading brands turns houses into homes in more than 118 countries and territories across the world.

At Anywhere, we are empowering everyone’s next move – your career included. What differentiates us is our scale, expertise, network, and unique business model that positions us as a trusted advisor throughout every stage of the real estate transaction. We pursue talent – strategic thinkers who are eager to always find a better way, relentlessly focus on talent, obsess about growth, and achieve exceptional results. We value our people-first culture, which thrives on empowerment, innovation, and cross-company collaboration as we keep moving the world forward, together. Read more about our company culture and values in our annual Impact Report (https://anywhere.re/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2024-Impact-Report.pdf) .

We are proud of our award-winning culture and are consistently recognized as an employer of choice by various organizations including:

• Great Place to Work

• Forbes World's Best Employers

• Newsweek World's Most Trustworthy Companies

• Ethisphere World's Most Ethical Companies

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