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Associate Counsel, M&A and Strategic Transactions

Compass

Posted Feb 24

Full Time

On SiteAustin, Texas

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.

At Compass, we envision a world where the experience of selling or buying a home is simple and pleasant for everyone. Founded in 2012, Compass provides an end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to their seller and buyer clients, all in service of our mission to help everyone find their place in the world.

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 position in our Austin office.

At Compass You Will:

Work closely with internal business clients and legal subject matter experts on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, debt financing, and other strategic corporate transactions
Manage and coordinate the legal due diligence process and advise on legal issues and risks relating to due diligence findings
Draft term sheets and other ancillary documentation relating to strategic transactions
Coordinate transaction signings and closings
Work collaboratively with multiple cross-functional teams on post-transaction and integration matters
Drive improvement of standard form agreements, transaction playbooks, and other legal processes
Assist with legal trainings for business clients and retrospectives to identify and develop improvements

What We Look For:

Strong academic credentials including a JD and membership in good standing in at least one state bar (NY or CA bar a plus)
2+ years of top-tier law firm experience
Background in M&A, leveraged finance, or other complex transactional practice
Confidence operating in a fast-paced environment with the desire to learn the business
Able to manage several simultaneous projects and shift priorities under deadline pressure in a dynamic environment
A team player with low ego who can effectively work with other attorneys and legal professionals
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to clearly and simply explain complex ideas

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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