Real Estate Attorney Jobs in California

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty is seeking a positive, energetic, and knowledgeable real estate professional to help lead three established offices in Marin. This full-time salaried position with benefits offers a rare opportunity to move into a prestigious leadership role with one of the top Sotheby's International Realty companies in the country.

About the Company

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty is agent-owned and agent-focused, with more than 20 offices across Northern California and approximately $5 billion in sales. The company is frequently among the highest average price point brokerages in the country according to RealTrends and provides exceptional marketing, technology, leadership support, and the reach of a world-renowned Sotheby’s International Realty brand.

The Role

Flexible Schedule | 20–30 Hours Per Week | Monday–Friday $115-135k

We are seeking an experienced California real estate attorney to join our established luxury real estate brokerage in a flexible, part-time role. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with real estate experience who enjoys providing practical legal guidance, resolving transactional issues, and supporting real estate professionals.

The position is primarily remote, with flexible weekday hours and occasional in-person meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area. May include on site mediation or other claim related meetings. Benefits may be available depending on the agreed-upon work schedule and employment arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely legal guidance to brokerage management and real estate agents regarding residential real estate transactions, contracts, disclosures, and compliance.
• Advise on the interpretation and application of California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) forms, purchase agreements, contingencies, and transaction procedures.
• Assist with transaction disputes, risk management, and resolution of issues arising during escrow or after closing. Be available after work hours for questions escalated by management.
• Support mediation, arbitration, litigation matters, and coordination with outside counsel when appropriate.
• Review and draft contracts, agreements, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Develop and refine brokerage policies, procedures, and best practices to minimize legal exposure.
• Participate in occasional Zoom meetings, management discussions, and on-site meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• Significant experience in California residential real estate law, preferably with direct experience advising real estate brokerages.
• Thorough knowledge of C.A.R. forms, California real estate disclosure requirements, and residential sales practices.
• Familiarity with brokerage operations, agent supervision, DRE regulations, and professional liability matters.
• Experience with real estate disputes, mediation, arbitration, and litigation processes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear, practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Responsive, organized, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

Position Details

• Location: Remote within the San Francisco Bay Area
• Schedule: Flexible, Monday–Friday, approximately 20–30 hours per week
• Availability: Ability to respond to transactional questions and time-sensitive matters during agreed-upon business hours
• Meetings: Primarily virtual, with occasional in-person attendance
• Benefits: May be available depending on scheduled hours and eligibility
• Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Ideal Candidate

This position is particularly well suited to an experienced real estate attorney seeking a flexible professional schedule while remaining actively engaged in the real estate industry. We value sound judgment, responsiveness, collaborative problem-solving, and an understanding of the practical realities of operating a successful brokerage.

Thank you for your interest in opportunities at Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty. When creating a profile and submitting your application, we will collect the following categories of personal information: direct identifiers, such as your name and contact information; professional information, such as your previous employment and education background; and other information you include in your resume and cover letter, such as your preferences, skills, and abilities. We may also collect information from your social media profile if you create a profile using one of your social media accounts.

We use each category of the information you provide to evaluate your candidacy for the job opening(s) you apply to and other job openings at Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty that we think may interest you. We may also evaluate your information using internal and third-party business analytics tools and algorithms to discover ways to improve our business, identify job applicants and workforce trends, and enhance our service offerings.

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greenbrae, CA 94904