General Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the entire acquisition process, including due diligence, structuring, purchase agreements, representations and warranties insurance, and closing.

• Facilitate the integration of legal and compliance functions post-acquisition.

• Develop a standardized M&A playbook for future acquisitions.

• Evaluate licensing and regulatory matters early to guide deal-making decisions.

• Lead the compliance department of the organization.

• Manage insurance licensing, forms and rates, agreements with carriers, regulatory examinations, and inquiries.

• Create a scalable compliance framework as the organization expands and integrates new acquisitions.

• Maintain Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with national property managers, along with agreements related to carriers, channels, vendors, and data protection.

• Establish contracting templates, approval processes, and playbooks.

• Provide guidance on UDAP, FCRA, FDCPA, GLBA, and state privacy regulations.

• Offer advice on security deposit regulations concerning renter funds.

• Collaborate with Product and Marketing teams to ensure compliance in products and marketing materials.

• Uphold company policies and spearhead compliance training initiatives.

• Manage board processes and corporate governance for the company and its licensed subsidiaries.

• Counsel on employment-related issues, policies, investigations, and terminations.

• Oversee trademarks and other intellectual property matters.

• Assist with equity and financing issues.

• Establish the framework for governance and controls pertaining to AI systems.

• Lead a small team focused on legal and compliance matters.

• Supervise litigation, disputes, and consumer complaints.

• Select and manage external legal counsel within a controlled budget.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• Over 8 years of experience at a prestigious law firm specializing in M&A or corporate law.

• Familiarity with regulated sectors, preferably through insurance or financial services clients or in-house experience.

• Strong judgment regarding deal structures, due diligence, and risk allocation, with the capacity to lead transactions from term sheet to integration.

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills for complex commercial agreements.

• Practical, business-oriented mindset.

• Ability to communicate clearly and directly with executives, board members, and business partners.

• Comfortable establishing processes and infrastructure in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

• Preferred: experience with insurance licensing, carrier relationships, or consumer financial services regulations.

• Preferred: knowledge of FCRA, FDCPA, GLBA, and state privacy laws.

• Preferred: experience in the multifamily, property management, or rental housing industries.

• Preferred: experience with AI governance or data-centric products.

• Preferred: experience advising startups, venture-backed, or PE-backed firms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive cash compensation package that includes base salary, milestone-based bonuses, and additional financial benefits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (with up to a 90% employer contribution), available from your start date.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Life and Disability Insurance Coverage (with $0 employee contribution for additional coverage options).

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.

• Generous Paid Parental Leave.

• Stock option plan.

• Remote-first work culture with opportunities for in-person team collaboration.

• Monthly lifestyle stipend for meals, wellness, and co-working expenses.