Counsel, Business Services

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Counsel, Business Services based in the United States.

This is a high-impact legal role supporting the commercial backbone of a fast-growing fintech organization focused on making homeownership more accessible and financially flexible. You will act as a key legal partner to business teams across Product, Engineering, Operations, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Procurement, enabling the structuring and execution of critical vendor and technology agreements. The role combines hands-on contract negotiation with strategic legal advisory responsibilities, ensuring business growth is supported by sound risk management and compliance practices. You will work across a wide range of commercial matters, from SaaS and cloud agreements to marketing and vendor arrangements, in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. This position requires strong business judgment, agility, and the ability to translate legal complexity into clear, actionable guidance. You will also play an important role in supporting third-party risk management and optimizing legal operations processes. It is an opportunity for a practical, business-oriented attorney who thrives at the intersection of law, technology, and financial services.

Accountabilities:

• 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, ensuring alignment with business and risk requirements.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to cross-functional teams, providing day-to-day guidance on operational, regulatory, and contractual matters impacting business activities.
• 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.
• Support third-party risk management by evaluating vendor relationships, assessing legal and compliance exposure, and ensuring 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.
• Assist with legal operations initiatives, including contract lifecycle management improvements, 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, 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:

• 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
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven, innovation-focused fintech environment.