Associate Counsel, Business & Growth

Compass

$150K — $170K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD and active membership in a state bar (NY bar a plus)
  • 2+ years of top-tier law firm or in-house corporate legal experience
  • Experience in contract drafting and negotiation
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Creative thinker with problem-solving skills
  • Team player with effective collaboration abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable utilizing AI technology

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of customer contracts
  • Interpret contractual terms to assess risks for business teams
  • Collaborate with multiple departments providing legal advice and strategy
  • Enhance standard form agreements and legal processes for efficiency
  • Ensure compliance of contracts with Compass policies and risk management
  • Act as a first line of defense in dispute resolution
  • Support automation efforts to streamline legal processes

Benefits

  • Participation in incentive programs (cash, equity, or commissions)
  • Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave
  • Medical, tele-health, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Commuter program and life/disability insurance
  • Support for new parents and fertility benefits
  • Referral network for caregivers and employee assistance program
  • Pet insurance options
Full Job Description
At Compass International Holdings 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 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

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
  • Familiarity and comfort in utilizing AI

Compensation:

The base pay range for this position is $150,000-$170,000 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 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.

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