Legal Associate

In-House Attorney

About Houzeo

Houzeo is a 100% online real estate marketplace. From listing to closing, Houzeo technology makes home selling and buying the easiest it has ever been. Users can list their homes for a flat fee, connect with local real estate pros, and find their dream home on Houzeo.com. Founded in Manhattan, New York, with additional offices in Charlotte, North Carolina (US), and Mumbai, India, Houzeo is led by our founder, Amit Dhameja. With an Ivy League MBA and a background in finance, real estate, and tech, Mr. Dhameja spearheads this profitable startup.

The Houzeo Universe

Houzeo’s product universe includes a wide range of products and services, including: Houzeo IntelliList Listing: This tool auto-assigns the right paperwork for a seller’s property based on location. It’s the fastest way to list a home! Houzeo Showings: A digital showing scheduling app designed for sellers. Buyers and agents can directly request showings once a seller verifies them! Houzeo Offers: An offer management tool to evaluate, compare and counter offers received on a property. Sellers can request the highest and best offers within seconds! Houzeo DigiTransact: DigiTransact lets sellers maneuver the real estate transaction with milestones, tasks, notifications and reminders seamlessly. No more friction! Houzeo Dream Homes: Aims to help home buyers find their dream homes, make an offer, or start their mortgage pre-approval journey. Houzeo Mobile App: A comprehensive mobile app that lets home sellers and buyers Houzeo Home Worth Calculator: A free home value calculator that helps homeowners estimate how valuable their property is. Houzeo Mortgage Calculator: A mortgage payment estimator that helps potential home borrowers understand monthly payments and amortization schedules for free. Houzeo Closing Costs Calculator: The most advanced closing cost estimator for helping buyers and sellers understand what they have to pay on closing day.

About the Role:

Are You the One?

At Houzeo, our Legal Team safeguards everything we build. From ensuring regulatory compliance to managing risk and supporting contracts, they help drive strategic growth while protecting our interests. If you're sharp, proactive, and passionate about law and innovation, this is your arena.

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It

Real Estate Regulatory Compliance Draft and respond to legal notices from regulatory authorities across multiple U.S. states Monitor evolving real estate laws and ensure cross-state compliance Own and enhance compliance frameworks, ensuring they are well-documented and consistently implemented .

Legal Research Conduct legal research using platforms like LexisNexis, SCC Online, Taxmann, and Manupatra Interpret statutes, case law, and regulations relevant to our operations

Contract Review & Risk Mitigation Review corporate agreements and assess the scope of liability Advise teams on contractual obligations and risk exposure Identify gaps in current agreements and suggest legal safeguards .Legal Drafting Draft internal documents, including employment contracts and external legal correspondence Ensure legal documents reflect accuracy, clarity, and enforceability

Stakeholder Communication Work directly with the CEO and senior leadership on high-impact legal matters Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to ensure legal alignment in operations

General Legal Support Provide legal support for any research, drafting, or compliance-related matters Coordinate with external counsel when necessary for specialised legal issues

What You Bring

✅ LL.B. from a NLU/NLS; active bar membership is a plus

✅ Fresh graduates with strong academic credentials are welcome

✅ Solid understanding of contract law and U.S. real estate regulations

✅ Exceptional research, drafting, and legal communication skills

✅ Ability to work independently, juggle multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines

✅ Eager to learn, take initiative, and thrive in a high-growth environment

✅ Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across cross-functional teams

✅ Prior corporate legal internship experience is highly preferred

Nice to Haves

Exposure to U.S. real estate law, including regulatory and compliance matters

Experience with multi-state filings, legal correspondence, or working with external counsel

Familiarity with contract lifecycle management and risk mitigation strategies

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and performance-based growth opportunities

End-to-end exposure to real estate compliance, contract law, and corporate legal ops

A collaborative environment where legal partners directly work with the CEO and business leaders.

yogini.alawani@houzeo.com.