Real Estate Contracts Counsel — Tech & Compliance

Real REMAX Group; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Real REMAX Group is seeking a Contracts Counsel to support our legal team across brokerage, mortgage, and title services. You will review contracts, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide strategic legal guidance on technology initiatives related to real estate operations.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active bar membership, and 5+ years in contract/real estate law, with strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills for fast-paced growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 knowledge

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

J.D.

Bar admission

5+ years experience

Job description

Real REMAX Group is seeking a Contracts Counsel to support our legal team across brokerage, mortgage, and title services. You will review contracts, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide strategic legal guidance on technology initiatives related to real estate operations.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active bar membership, and 5+ years in contract/real estate law, with strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills for fast-paced growth.