Corporate Counsel

Overview

This role is for a Corporate Counsel position supporting a fast-growing real estate and media company. The position is remote, requiring availability in the Pacific Standard Time zone.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on state licensing, broker compliance, and transaction risk management
• Support market expansion and operational scaling initiatives
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements including vendor contracts, SaaS agreements, commercial leases, NDAs, and service agreements
• Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks to improve deal efficiency
• Manage relationships with outside counsel as needed
• Oversee and respond to licensing, ethics, and fair housing complaints
• Advise on intellectual property protection including trademarks, brand assets, and content rights
• Counsel on advertising law and marketing compliance, including digital campaigns and influencer partnerships
• Support data privacy compliance efforts such as CCPA and related frameworks
• Develop and maintain internal policies and compliance processes to support company growth
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission and good standing with at least one U.S. state bar; admission to the California Bar or another Western U.S. jurisdiction (including Mountain West) preferred
• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in law firm and/or in-house roles
• Strong background in real estate transactions and brokerage operations
• Experience with litigation management, intellectual property, advertising law, and data privacy is preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in contract drafting and negotiation
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Business-minded, practical, and solutions-oriented approach

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting high-growth or venture-backed companies
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial strategy
• Experience building scalable legal infrastructure such as templates, workflows, and training materials
• Strong executive communication skills
• Operational mindset beyond purely academic or theoretical legal knowledge

Location

Remote position requiring work aligned with Pacific Standard Time hours.