Counsel, M&A and Strategic Transactions

Overview

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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.

This is a 100% in-office role and can be based out of our NYC, LA, or San Francisco office.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a lead attorney on Compass's mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, debt financing, and other strategic corporate and commercial transactions.
• Advise internal business clients and serve as their legal subject matter expert.
• Supervise outside counsel on transactional matters, liaising with legal and non-legal internal stakeholders at Compass.
• Draft and negotiate term sheets, definitive agreements, credit agreements, commercial agreements, and other ancillary documentation.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams on post-transaction and integration matters.
• Support day-to-day legal issues related to marquee agent offerings, including Compass Concierge.
• Develop policies, training, and workflows to enable business teams to move quickly while addressing key legal risks.
• Identify and develop improvements to standard form agreements, transaction playbooks, and other legal and non-legal processes at Compass.
• Contribute to legal department initiatives, including cross-functional projects and training.

What We Look For

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is $159,700-$190,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary based 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 and Benefits

Participation in 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; and additional programs and support resources.

Do your best work, be your authentic self. At Compass, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world—a place to belong and thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer offering competitive compensation, robust benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

Notice for California Applicants

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Notice.

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