Counsel Real Estate Brokerage - Chestnut Hill, MA

Anywhere Real Estate

Chestnut Hill, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Bank Management, Brokerage, Business Growth, Business Model, Business Operations, Business Skills, Business Strategy, Business Support, Communication Skills, Content Delivery/Distribution, Contract Negotiation, Contract Review, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Embedded Systems, Employee Assistance Plan, Finance, Human Resources, Incentive Programs, Insurance, Insurance Underwriting, Leadership, Legal, Life Insurance, LinkedIn, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Mortgage, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Real Estate, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Residential Real Estate, Risk, Risk Management, Sales, Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chestnut Hill, MA
POSTED
3 days ago

Regional Brokerage Counsel - Coldwell Banker Realty

The Opportunity

Coldwell Banker Realty, part of Compass International Holdings (the nation's largest real estate brokerage company) (NYSE: COMP), is seeking a skilled and business-savvy lawyer to join our dynamic in-house legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key advisory and compliance role in one of the most recognized and respected real estate brands in the country.

This position supports brokerage operations across multiple states, making it ideal for candidates seeking impact, diversification, and balance. This position will report to Coldwell Banker Realty's General Counsel.

As Regional Brokerage Counsel, you will be a trusted partner to leadership, brokerage managers, and shared service teams - helping guide strategic decisions, reduce risk, and support the continued growth of our business. You'll collaborate with departments such as Litigation, Independent Contractor Relations, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, and Learning and Development.

What You'll Do

You will serve as a key legal advisor across the organization, with responsibilities that include:

  • Providing expert legal guidance on the laws, rules, and regulations that impact our real estate brokerage operations.

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and related documents with independent contractor agents and third-party vendors to support business growth and retention goals.

  • Drafting and updating brokerage forms for inclusion in internal forms platform.

  • Advising business leaders on strategies that drive success while minimizing legal and operational risk.

  • Reviewing marketing and learning materials to ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and identity standards.

  • Monitoring changes to the laws and regulations affecting brokerage operations and developing and delivering related learning content through various internal communication channels.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being deeply embedded in the business, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and influencing decisions that shape the company's future.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced legal professional who brings both expertise and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate will have:

  • JD from an accredited law school

  • Member of Massachusetts Bar with 7-10 years of legal experience

  • Knowledge of real estate brokerage laws and regulation s

  • In-house experience or exposure to corporate legal environments

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently while building strong relationships across the organization

  • A consultative, solutions-oriented approach to supporting business objectives

  • A high degree of integrity, professionalism, and alignment with company values

  • A positive, proactive, "can-do" attitude

Why This Role Is Exciting

  • You'll be part of a high-impact legal team supporting one of the most established and innovative real estate brands.

  • You'll work on diverse, meaningful legal matters that directly influence business operations and strategy.

  • You'll collaborate with leaders across multiple departments and states, gaining broad exposure to the business.

  • You'll have the opportunity to shape processes, improve compliance frameworks, and contribute to long-term organizational success.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term disability benefits, AD&D

  • 401(k) savings plan with company match

  • Paid Time Off to Include Holidays , Vacation Time, and Sick Time

  • Paid Family & Paternity Leave

  • Life Insurance

  • Business Travel Accident Insurance

  • All employees receive access to LinkedIn Learning

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Adoption Assistance Program

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Health and Wellness Program and Incentives

  • Employee Discounts

  • Employee Resource Groups

Coldwell Banker® ( is one of the world's leading brands for the sale of million-dollar-plus homes and one of the largest residential real estate brokerage franchisors, with approximately 2,800 franchise and company owned offices and over 99,000 independent sales associates in the United States, Canada and 40 other countries. Coldwell Banker is a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc.

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. ( ? (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 ( ,?Century 21® ( ,?Coldwell Banker® ( ,?Coldwell Banker Commercial® ( ,?Corcoran® ( ,?ERA® ( , and?Sotheby's International Realty® ( , 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 ( .

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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