Hiring: Associate Counsel, Business & Growth Company: Compass Location: Manhattan, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:59:36 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Contract Drafting, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, Risk Assessment, Legal Compliance, Dispute Resolution, Legal Process Automation, AI Tools, Stakeholder Collaboration, JD, State Bar Membership Experience: - 2+ years of top-tier law firm and/or in-house experience with a focus on corporate matters - Background in contract drafting and negotiation - Experience advising business stakeholders on legal issues, approval processes, policies, and business strategy - Experience supporting continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes, including automation efforts - Experience maintaining contracts to ensure compliance with company policies and risk tolerance - Experience providing first line of defense in dispute resolution Required Skills: - Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of routine and mission-critical customer contracts, including agent independent contractor agreements and non-disclosure agreements - Interpret contractual terms and identify associated risks to relevant business stakeholders - Collaborate with business teams including sales, sales leadership, regional leadership, growth, finance, and product and engineering - Advise on legal issues, approval processes, policies and procedures, and business strategy in a business-friendly manner - Support continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes with an emphasis on efficiency and scalability - Maintain contracts to ensure compliance with policies and risk tolerance - Provide first line of defense in dispute resolution - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly and simply explain complex ideas - Familiarity and comfort in utilizing AI Qualifications: - Strong academic credentials including a JD - Membership in good standing in at least one state bar (NY bar a plus) - Confidence operating in a fast-paced environment - Detail-oriented with superior organizational skills - Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills - Ability to stay calm, work independently, and effectively manage multiple deliverables with time-sensitive deadlines - Team player with low ego who can effectively work with other attorneys and colleagues Compensation: - Base pay range: $150,000-$170,000 annually - 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 - Full range of benefits including 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; Carrot; UrbanSitter; Employee Assistance Program Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!