Litigation Counsel – Real Estate Brokerage (FL Bar)

About the role

Compass International Holdings is looking for an experienced Litigation Counsel to join its Real Brokerage Litigation Team. The attorney will manage a diverse docket of real estate brokerage matters, protect the company’s interests across multiple brands, and work closely with business partners and outside counsel.

Key responsibilities

• Handle all phases of real estate brokerage litigation from inception through trial or settlement.
• Litigate a personal docket of civil matters and supervise outside counsel on selected cases.
• Prepare and defend company witnesses at depositions 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.
• Advise internal stakeholders on litigation risk, identify emerging issues, and provide proactive solutions.
• Contribute to process improvements and best‑practice initiatives within the organization.

Required profile

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Ability to independently manage civil litigation matters.
• Bar admission in Florida and residence within commuting distance of the Sarasota office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, and high integrity.

Required skills

• Litigation
• Legal research
• Drafting motions and pleadings

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and paid family & paternity leave.
• Life insurance, business travel accident insurance.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, employee referral, adoption assistance, employee assistance, health and wellness programs.