Strategic General Counsel - Growth & Tech

JohnHart Real Estate; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

JohnHart Real Estate seeks a strategic General Counsel to lead the legal function and partner with executive leadership on growth initiatives and new ventures. You will own regulatory readiness, manage outside counsel, negotiate major agreements, and translate complex legal risk into actionable business guidance for a fast-moving real estate tech platform.

This role requires California bar admission, 5+ years of in-house or senior advisory experience, and a track record of handling real estate,

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California license in good standing.
• 5+ years of legal experience advising businesses on growth, transactions, and regulatory compliance.
• In-house experience or strong business partner orientation.
• Experience with real estate, proptech, or regulated consumer business.
• Strong business acumen and communication skills.
• Ability to translate legal risk into practical business guidance.

Responsibilities

• Advise ownership and executive team on strategy, growth, and structure.
• Partner with leadership on new business lines, market expansion, partnerships, joint ventures, and corporate transactions.
• Oversee regulatory readiness for new technology launches and initiatives.
• Manage outside counsel and internal legal budget; handle disputes and settlements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate broad range of company agreements and templates.
• Design and deliver compliance training for agents, staff, and leadership.

Skills

Strategic counsel

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

In-house experience

Data privacy

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

JohnHart Real Estate seeks a strategic General Counsel to lead the legal function and partner with executive leadership on growth initiatives and new ventures. You will own regulatory readiness, manage outside counsel, negotiate major agreements, and translate complex legal risk into actionable business guidance for a fast-moving real estate tech platform.

This role requires California bar admission, 5+ years of in-house or senior advisory experience, and a track record of handling real estate,