Associate Counsel, Business & Growth

Compass•New York, NY

9d•$150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we’re revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients. As an Associate Counsel at Compass International Holdings, you work on exciting matters that require proactive legal guidance. You're part of a group of talented in-house lawyers and the projects you work on challenge you to think creatively and constructively. You are energetic and collaborative -- ready to partner in initiatives that influence all aspects of the business and work with employees and agents across the company. Your contributions will be impactful, value driven, and you will play an instrumental role on the Compass International Holdings Legal Team.

Requirements

Strong academic credentials including a JD and membership in good standing in at least one state bar (NY bar a plus)
2+ years of top-tier law firm and/or in-house experience with a focus on corporate matters
Background in contract drafting and negotiation
Confidence operating in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented with superior organizational skills
A creative thinker with strong problem solving skills and the ability to stay calm, work independently, and effectively manage multiple deliverables with time-sensitive deadlines
A team player with low ego who can effectively work with other attorneys and colleagues
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to clearly and simply explain complex ideas
Familiarity and comfort in utilizing AI

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of routine and mission-critical customer contracts (including agent independent contractor agreements and non-disclosure agreements) that support and enable our business operations
Interpret contractual terms and identify associated risks to relevant business stakeholders
Collaborate with various business teams at Compass (including sales, sales leadership, regional leadership, growth, finance, and product and engineering) -- advising on legal issues, approval processes, Compass policies and procedures, and business strategy in a business-friendly manner
Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes (including automation efforts), with an emphasis on efficiency and scalability
Participate in the maintenance of various contracts to ensure compliance with Compass policies and risk tolerance
Provide first line of defense in dispute resolution

Benefits

Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions)
paid vacation
holidays
sick time
parental leave
recharge leave
medical
tele-health
dental
vision benefits
401(k) plan
flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
commuter program
life and disability insurance
Maven (a support system for new parents)
Carrot (fertility benefits)
UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network)
Employee Assistance Program
pet insurance