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

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

Benefits

• Perks that You Need to Know About: Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions). Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental 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.