Associate Litigation Counsel

Who We Are:

Real (Nasdaq: REAX) is a publicly traded, fast-growing global real estate brokerage powered by technology and driven by people. Since our founding in 2014, we’ve been reimagining the residential real estate experience. With operations across the U.S., Canada, India, and the District of Columbia, we’re leading the industry with our cutting-edge platform that empowers agents, simplifies the buying and selling journey, and unlocks greater financial opportunities.

At Real, we believe in pairing Tech x Humanity to create something truly different.

Learn more at https://www.onereal.com/

Work Schedule: Standard business hours based on local time zone, Monday - Friday.

Location Requirements: Candidates must be based in the U.S. to be considered.

About the Role:

We’re looking for an Associate Litigation Counsel to join our Legal & Compliance team. In this role, you’ll manage and oversee a broad range of litigation matters, disputes, and regulatory inquiries across the U.S. and Canada while partnering closely with business leaders to support Real’s rapidly evolving technology-powered real estate platform. The ideal candidate is strategic, collaborative, business-minded, and highly skilled at navigating complex legal issues in a fast-paced environment.

This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing public company, work cross-functionally with teams across the organization, and help shape legal strategy in an innovative and highly competitive industry.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage all phases of litigation, arbitration, and pre-litigation disputes, including commercial, consumer, and employment matters.

  
  

• Oversee intellectual property matters, including trademark and copyright enforcement, domain name disputes, and cease-and-desist responses.

  
  

• Partner with business teams to proactively identify legal risks and develop practical, business-focused solutions.

  
  

• Select, manage, and supervise outside counsel to ensure high-quality representation and cost-effective legal spend.

  
  

• Lead internal investigations, subpoena responses, and e-discovery processes in collaboration with IT and product teams.

  
  

• Counsel internal stakeholders on legal risk mitigation strategies while balancing business objectives.

  
  

• Develop litigation strategies, support settlement negotiations, and assist with motion and brief drafting as needed.

  
  

• Monitor and advise on evolving legal and regulatory developments impacting the business.

  
  

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong knowledge of complex commercial litigation and dispute resolution practices.

  
  

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders.

  
  

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.

  
  

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.

  
  

• Technical curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies, systems, and internal processes.

  
  

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, SharePoint, Word, and Excel.

  
  

• Familiarity with legal technology and e-discovery platforms.

  
  

Education & Experience:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

  
  

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

  
  

• 5+ years of experience in a law firm or a combination of law firm and in-house corporate legal environments.

  
  

• Experience handling complex commercial litigation, drafting motions and briefs, conducting settlement negotiations, and developing litigation strategy.

  
  

• Intellectual property experience, including trademark and copyright matters, is a plus.

  
  

How We Work: Our Operating Principles

Our Operating Principles are the blueprint of Real’s culture. They guide how we show up, make decisions, and bring our mission to life every day:

• Be Agent Obsessed: We design every decision around creating value for our agents and their clients.

  
  

• Move Fast with Purpose: We act with urgency, clarity, and focus—without compromising our standards.

  
  

• Own Your Outcome: Effort matters, but results matter more. We adapt, learn, and improve.

  
  

• Be Bold; Challenge Often: We challenge assumptions, rethink “the usual,” and push for smarter, simpler solutions.

  
  

• Win Together: We set high standards, collaborate deeply, and celebrate shared success.

  
  

Additional Details:

• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for long periods of time.

  
  

Our Commitment:

Real Broker LLC. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.