General Counsel, Legal & Compliance

General Counsel, Legal & Compliance

About the Company

Innovative provider of home equity investment services

Industry

Financial Services

Type

Privately Held, VC-backed

Founded

2017

Employees

201-500

Funding

$101-$200 million

Categories

• Real Estate
• Credit
• Home Ownership
• Finance
• Financial Services
• Financial Exchanges
• FinTech

About the Role

The Company is seeking a General Counsel to join its dynamic leadership team. The successful candidate will be a key player in the company's mission to make homeownership more accessible and less stressful. This executive role requires a high-character individual with a passion for the fintech industry, particularly in the consumer home financing space. The General Counsel will be responsible for leading the legal strategy and risk assessment, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance, litigation management, and product expansion. They will also oversee the legal and compliance teams, work with regulators and policy makers, and be the chief legal spokesperson for the company. The role demands a hands-on, team player with the ability to provide organized legal guidance on short timelines and to help execute business decisions.

Applicants for the General Counsel position at the company should have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school, be admitted to the Bar in their state of residence, and have a minimum of 5 years' legal practice experience as in-house counsel, managing a team of lawyers. Extensive knowledge of federal and state regulatory and consumer financial services laws and regulations is essential. The ideal candidate will have a background in the consumer home financing or related space and must be comfortable with external-facing communications. Responsibilities also include overseeing general corporate legal matters, working on strategic planning for capital formation, and advising on legal aspects of the company's financing activities. The role is pivotal in the company's growth and requires a leader with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong communication, and organizational skills, and a proven track record in legal and regulatory matters.

Hiring Manager Title

CEO

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions