Counsel, Business Services

The Counsel, Business Services role is a high-impact legal position within a fast-growing fintech company focused on making homeownership more accessible and financially flexible. Key responsibilities include:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, SaaS and cloud services agreements, software licenses, professional services arrangements, and marketing and procurement contracts.
• Provide day-to-day guidance on operational, regulatory, and contractual matters impacting business activities, serving as a trusted legal advisor to cross-functional teams.
• Partner with Procurement, Product, Engineering, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Operations to structure and support commercial relationships that enable scalable growth while mitigating legal and regulatory risks.
• Evaluate vendor relationships, assess legal and compliance exposure, and ensure adherence to consumer financial services regulations.
• Review and advise on powers of attorney, trust documents, and related authorization matters to support homeowner transactions and operational decision-making.
• Aid in legal operations initiatives, including contract lifecycle management improvements, template development, process optimization, and support for litigation, disputes, and regulatory matters.

Requirements include:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school with active bar membership in good standing in the United States.
• 4-6 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal team, or hybrid environment, with a focus on commercial contracts and business services.
• Experience in consumer financial services, fintech, mortgage lending, or other regulated consumer-facing industries.
• Strong expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and technology agreements, including SaaS, cloud services, licensing, and vendor contracts.
• Solid understanding of consumer financial regulations (e.g., UDAP/UDAAP, FCRA, state consumer protection laws) and their impact on commercial arrangements.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk with practical, growth-oriented decision-making in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams and levels.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in ambiguous or evolving business contexts.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary range of $185,000-$200,000 depending on experience and location.
• A meaningful equity package aligned with company growth and long-term success.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work-from-home arrangements.
• Parental leave and home office stipend to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven, innovation-focused fintech environment.