Counsel Real Estate Brokerage - (FL Bar Admitted)

Anywhere Real Estate • Virginia Beach, VA • 5h ago

Compass International Holdings is seeking experienced Litigation Counsel to join the Real Brokerage Litigation Team supporting our company-owned brokerages, including Compass®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, Christie's International Real Estate, Sotheby's International Realty®, and @properties®.

This attorney will manage a diverse litigation docket involving real estate brokerage matters and will play a key role in protecting the company's interests across multiple brands. The role requires strong courtroom skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with business partners and supervising outside counsel.

Candidates must be admitted to the FL bar.

The ideal candidate will reside in Florida.

Candidates who reside within a commutable distance from the Sarasota office or one of our other Florida hubs will be required to be onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

Litigation Management

Handle all aspects of real estate brokerage litigation from inception through trial or settlement

Litigate a personal docket of civil litigation matters and supervise outside counsel on selected matters

Prepare and defend company witnesses at deposition and depose adverse parties

Draft, argue, and respond to motions, pleadings, and briefs

Conduct legal research on complex issues and develop strategic recommendations

Represent the company in court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, trials and regulatory proceedings

Strategic Advisory & Risk Mitigation

Advise internal stakeholders on litigation risk and strategy

Identify emerging issues and recommend proactive solutions

Provide clear guidance to leadership and support key initiatives that impact brokerage operations

Contribute to process improvements and best practices within the company

Minimum Qualifications:

JD Degree from an accredited law school

Minimum of 5 years of commercial litigation experience

Demonstrated ability to independently litigate civil litigation matters

Some real estate brokerage or in-house legal experience preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and interact well with all staff and all levels of management

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Consultative approach to supporting business objectives while mitigating risk

High degree of integrity, respect and dedication to the company's values

Positive, "can do" demeanor

Bar Admission: Florida

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (http://www.anywhere.re/) ? (NYSE: HOUS) is moving real estate to what's next. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate?Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate (https://www.bhgre.com/) ,?Century 21® (https://www.century21.com/) ,?Coldwell Banker® (https://www.coldwellbanker.com/) ,?Coldwell Banker Commercial® (https://www.cbcworldwide.com/) ,?Corcoran® (https://www.corcoran.com/) ,?ERA® (https://www.era.com/) , and?Sotheby's International Realty® (https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng) , we fulfill our purpose to empower everyone's next move through our leading integrated services, which include franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses, as well as mortgage and title insurance underwriter minority owned joint ventures. Anywhere supports nearly 1 million home sale transactions annually and our portfolio of industry-leading brands turns houses into homes in more than 118 countries and territories across the world.

At Anywhere, we are empowering everyone's next move - your career included. What differentiates us is our scale, expertise, network, and unique business model that positions us as a trusted advisor throughout every stage of the real estate transaction. We pursue talent - strategic thinkers who are eager to always find a better way, relentlessly focus on talent, obsess about growth, and achieve exceptional results. We value our people-first culture, which thrives on empowerment, innovation, and cross-company collaboration as we keep moving the world forward, together. Read more about our company culture and values in our annual Impact Report (https://anywhere.re/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2024-Impact-Report.pdf) .

We are proud of our award-winning culture and are consistently recognized as an employer of choice by various organizations including:

Great Place to Work

Forbes World's Best Employers

Newsweek World's Most Trustworthy Companies

Ethisphere World's Most Ethical Companies

EEO Statement: EOE including disability/veteran

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