Real Estate Litigation Counsel (Remote/Hybrid)

Compass International Holdings; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Family Leave

Life Insurance

LinkedIn Learning

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Compass International Holdings is seeking experienced Litigation Counsel to join the Real Brokerage Litigation Team supporting our company‑owned brokerages. The attorney will manage a diverse docket involving real estate brokerage matters and protect the company’s interests across multiple brands.

On-site is preferred, but remote options will be considered; commutable distance to SoCal offices may require onsite presence.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Some real estate brokerage experience preferred.
• Some in-house legal department experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and interact well with all staff and all levels of management.
• Bar Admission: California.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Positive, “can do” demeanor.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Courtroom skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bar Admission: California

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Compass International Holdings is seeking experienced Litigation Counsel to join the Real Brokerage Litigation Team supporting our company‑owned brokerages. The attorney will manage a diverse docket involving real estate brokerage matters and protect the company’s interests across multiple brands.

On-site is preferred, but remote options will be considered; commutable distance to SoCal offices may require onsite presence.