Who we are...

AvantStay delivers exceptional, unique stays for group travelers. The company has built a tech-enabled millennial hospitality brand to be the new standard for group experience. We are venture funded and growing rapidly in the explosive $100+ billion dollar STR industry.

What we are looking for…

We are looking to hire a Real Estate Counsel for Brokerage Compliance, with specific experience in real estate brokerage law, real estate regulatory compliance, contracts, and licensing. You will work with the Legal team to own and advise the broader company on a wide range of regulatory and compliance matters relating to AvantStay’s real estate operations and brokerage, including but not limited to: entity structure, corporate compliance, representation, and licensing agreements. You will assist in setting up corporate entity structures and policy analysis for real estate brokerage operations across multiple states, and will be responsible for conducting compliance reviews on a state by state operating basis. You will ensure the company and its affiliates are properly registered with all governmental bodies, submit necessary reports and disclosures, Secretary of State filings, utility permits, etc.

You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with state and local real estate licensing rules/regulations, in addition to all policies and procedures for AvantStay’s Brokerage. You will work closely with the central Brokerage team and Market Ops Brokers to ensure transaction requirements are compliant and develop AvantStay’s Brokerage Standards. You will focus on quality control when advising on contract changes, contract composition and oversee all contract compliance. Additionally, you will support the relationships between the brokerage and state associations of Real Estate, MLSs and Department of Real Estates bodies ensuring good standing with all memberships.

What you'll do...

• Develop, refine and implement brokerage policies & procedures
• Ensure the company and brokerage created materials adhere to all company policies and procedures while abiding by all state and national Fair Housing and real-estate laws
• Ongoing development and nurturing of Department(s) of Real Estate and Local Associations
• Develop customized company agreements for transactions nationwide
• Keep real estate forms/document checklists up-to-date
• Work with the Brokerage and Legal teams to ensure data accuracy and compliance
• Provide superior customer support to all of our brokers and support staff
• Ensure licensee, office and transaction records are in full compliance and audit ready at all times
• Be responsible for Key Performance Indicators specific to compliance metrics

What you'll bring...

• Knowledge of Real Estate, Corporate Real Estate, Compliance, Licensing, and state-specific regulations in real estate
• Minimum 2-5 years of legal experience
• Personal business experience and/or accounting and/or education background in business/economics preferable
• Ability to multitask, excellent efficiency, ability to work under a deadline, ability to adapt quickly to changing business plans, good writing skills, and a demonstrable ability to hold attention when speaking
• Willingness to work on other business projects unrelated to attorney work – ex: store audits, vendor reviews, etc.
• Real Estate law and/or other legal background is preferred, as the right candidate would need to hit the ground running on listed job duties with minimal training/oversight needed
• Preferred experience with PropCo’s, REITs, or working with licensees actively transacting on real estate while facilitating deals for clients (agency disclosure)
• Active CA Bar License preferred, will consider candidates with active licenses in other states
• Motivated/entrepreneurial spirit looking to grow their career in fast paced company
• Strong understanding of the Real Estate industry at national and state levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional demeanor, high level of attention to detail
• Knowledge and experience in corporate transactions, property management, and hospitality is a plus

Perks + Benefits...

• Salary: $130,000 - $175,000 + Bonus
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Benefits and Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Team bonding and off-site events
• Complimentary and discount stays at AvantStay properties
• Remote friendly work and dog-friendly office for those who prefer in-person!

When you join AvantStay… You’ll be doing work that matters alongside an experienced and dynamic team, transforming the way people travel and vacation. Your place within the colossal travel and real estate industries will leave you with a wealth of opportunities to feel both challenged to innovate and rewarded for your efforts. Of course, we will offer you pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. AvantStay is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at AvantStay.

Equal Employment Opportunity...We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Different makes us better.

AvantStay, Inc. is a proud member of PledgeLA, an organization that believes that Los Angeles will become the most diverse and civically-engaged tech hub in the nation. Our members, tech companies and VC firms or accelerators based in Los Angeles, commit to increasing their level of community engagement and improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within their organization and investments.