Counsel, Business Services

Overview

A partner organization is seeking a Counsel, Business Services based in the United States to support the commercial operations of a fast-growing fintech company focused on enhancing homeownership accessibility and financial flexibility. This role involves providing legal support across multiple business functions including Product, Engineering, Operations, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements such as vendor contracts, SaaS and cloud services agreements, software licenses, professional services arrangements, and marketing and procurement contracts.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice to cross-functional teams on operational, regulatory, and contractual matters.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Product, Engineering, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Operations teams to structure commercial relationships that support scalable growth while managing legal and regulatory risks.
• Support third-party risk management by evaluating vendor relationships and ensuring compliance with consumer financial services regulations.
• Review and advise on powers of attorney, trust documents, and related authorizations to facilitate homeowner transactions and operational decisions.
• Assist with legal operations initiatives including contract lifecycle management, template development, process optimization, and support for litigation, disputes, and regulatory matters as needed.

Requirements

• 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, focusing 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 such as UDAP/UDAAP, FCRA, and state consumer protection laws.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and practical, growth-oriented decision-making in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in evolving business contexts.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $185,000–$200,000 depending on experience and location.
• 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.

Location

• United States