Job Description

Company Overview:

Houzeo is a dynamic and innovative technology company operating in the real estate sector, revolutionizing the way homes are bought and sold across the United States.
Our platform empowers homeowners to take control of their property transactions with user-friendly tools and resources.
We are seeking an In-House Attorney to join our legal team and the primary responsibility will be to manage the compliance department.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and diligent In-House Attorney. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support and guidance in a wide range of areas critical to our business operations.
Your role will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with US based real estate regulations, and managing legal matters related to our agreements with local Multiple Listing Services (MLSs).

Key Responsibilities:

Real Estate Regulatory Compliance:

1. Research, review, and draft legal notices and responses to regulatory authorities in multiple U.S. states.
2. Stay updated on evolving real estate regulations and ensure our operations align with all applicable laws.
3. Oversea and enhance compliance processes ensuring they are thoroughly documented and consistently applied.

Research:

1. Proficiency in using legal research databases like SCC On Line, Tax mann, Manupatra, and LexisNexis.
2. Ability to locate and interpret case law, statutes, regulations, and legal precedents.

Agreement Review and Liability Assessment

:
1. Thoroughly review and vetting of the corporation's agreements to identify the scope of our liability.
2. Provide legal counsel to the team regarding contractual obligations and risk mitigation strategies.
3. Identify risks in the current agreements and suggest changes.

Legal Drafting:

1. Handle internal company agreements i.e. Employment Agreements as well as drafting responses for the external stakeholders.

Interpersonal Skills:

1. The legal team reports directly to the CEO, therefore, strong communication skills and diligence is required for effective interaction and execution of tasks when coordinating with senior management.
2. Collaborate effectively across various teams across the organization to support compliance initiaves.

General Legal Support

:
1. Undertake any legal research, drafting, reviewing, or tasks that fall within the scope of legal research and conveyance.
2. Collaborate with external counsel, as needed, to address specialized legal matters.

Qualifications:

LL.B. degree from reputed law schools and active bar membership would be a plus.

Freshers with good academic track record are welcomed.

Exceptional research, drafting, and communication skills.

Knowledge of contract law and basic understanding of real estate regulations.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

Open for exposure, willingness to learn and positive proactive approach.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Prior exposure to corporate internships is highly preferred.

Interested Candidates can share their resume at

aditi.pardeshi@houzeo.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?20,000.00 - ?45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Night shift US shift
Application Question(s):

What is your Current CTC? What is your Expected CTC? What is your Notice Period? How many years of experience you hold in Nonlitigation?
Work Location: In person