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About the Role
Are you a detail-oriented attorney with a passion for corporate compliance and real estate law? New Western is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our growing Legal & Compliance team. In this role, you’ll work closely with our Senior Legal and Compliance Manager to support legal research, transactional documentation, regulatory compliance, and real estate closings. You'll play a critical role in ensuring our operations align with legal standards while enabling our teams to move quickly and confidently. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career legal professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
About New Western
New Western is a leading real estate investment marketplace specializing in sourcing distressed residential properties for investors. Operating in nearly 50 markets across 20 states, our innovative approach revitalizes neighborhoods, creates affordable housing options, and addresses the housing supply crisis. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the real estate market while working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented culture.
What You'll Do:
- Conduct complex legal research and analysis on corporate law, advertising and licensing regulations, and national compliance requirements.
- Draft, review, and revise a wide variety of legal documents including corporate filings, contracts, leases, disclosures, and real estate transaction agreements.
- Support real estate closings, including FIRPTA compliance and FinCEN GTO filings.
- Provide timely and thoughtful legal guidance on business operations and potential compliance risks.
- Assist with the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate with internal teams on corporate transactions, document preparation, and due diligence.
- Maintain and organize legal documentation and systems, and manage document recording with county offices.
- Serve as a key point of contact for legal compliance issues as they arise in the field.
- Support regulatory audits, investigations, and internal risk assessments.
- Utilize legal research platforms, contract management systems, and e-filing tools effectively.
Who You Are:
- Proactive and solution-oriented attorney with strong research, drafting, and communication skills.
- Organized, focused, and capable of managing a high-volume workload in a fast-moving, remote-first environment.
- Collaborative team player who is also confident working independently and owning initiatives from start to finish.
- Analytical thinker with a keen attention to detail and a strong sense of business judgment.
- Comfortable operating across multiple legal disciplines including real estate, compliance, and corporate governance.
What You Bring:
- 0–3 years of experience in real estate, mortgage, lending, finance, corporate law, or other highly regulated industries.
- JD from an accredited law school and an active law license in good standing (Texas preferred, other states considered).
- In-house or law firm experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with FIRPTA, FinCEN, TCPA, RESPA, Do Not Call, CAN-SPAM, AML, and data privacy regulations.
- Working knowledge of residential and commercial real estate processes and transaction documents.
- Experience preparing legal documents related to entity governance and compliance tracking.
Why Join New Western?
- Impactful Work: A chance to shape real-world business decisions through your legal expertise.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with a high-performing legal and compliance team in a dynamic environment.
- Professional Growth: Engage with industry leaders and stay ahead of evolving regulations.
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 w/match, Short/Long Term Disability, HSA and Flex PTO).
- Hybrid Work Model: Balance in-office collaboration with work-from-home flexibility.
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