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, 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 Compass’s 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 Legal Team.
Please note that this is a 100% onsite role in our San Francisco office.
At Compass You Will:
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
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
What We Look For:
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
The base pay range for this position is $135,000-$150,700 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits.
Base pay is based on market location.
Minimum wage for the position will always be met.
Perks that You Need to Know About:
Participation in our incentive programs (which may include where eligible cash, equity, or commissions).
Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, marriage leave, and recharge leave; medical, tele-health, dental and 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; and pet insurance.
Do your best work, be your authentic self.
At Compass, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world — a place where they feel like they belong, where they can be their authentic selves, where they can thrive.
Our collaborative, energetic culture is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principles and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth and mobility.
As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.
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