Associate Litigation Counsel

Real • Newark, CA

2d • Remote

About The Position

We’re looking for an Associate Litigation Counsel to join our Legal & Compliance team. In this role, you’ll manage and oversee a broad range of litigation matters, disputes, and regulatory inquiries across the U.S. and Canada while partnering closely with business leaders to support Real’s rapidly evolving technology-powered real estate platform. The ideal candidate is strategic, collaborative, business-minded, and highly skilled at navigating complex legal issues in a fast-paced environment.
This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing public company, work cross-functionally with teams across the organization, and help shape legal strategy in an innovative and highly competitive industry.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of complex commercial litigation and dispute resolution practices.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Technical curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies, systems, and internal processes.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, SharePoint, Word, and Excel.
• Familiarity with legal technology and e-discovery platforms.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of experience in a law firm or a combination of law firm and in-house corporate legal environments.
• Experience handling complex commercial litigation, drafting motions and briefs, conducting settlement negotiations, and developing litigation strategy.

Nice To Haves

• Intellectual property experience, including trademark and copyright matters, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation, arbitration, and pre-litigation disputes, including commercial, consumer, and employment matters.
• Oversee intellectual property matters, including trademark and copyright enforcement, domain name disputes, and cease-and-desist responses.
• Partner with business teams to proactively identify legal risks and develop practical, business-focused solutions.
• Select, manage, and supervise outside counsel to ensure high-quality representation and cost-effective legal spend.
• Lead internal investigations, subpoena responses, and e-discovery processes in collaboration with IT and product teams.
• Counsel internal stakeholders on legal risk mitigation strategies while balancing business objectives.
• Develop litigation strategies, support settlement negotiations, and assist with motion and brief drafting as needed.
• Monitor and advise on evolving legal and regulatory developments impacting the business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level