Hometap - Counsel, Commercial and Strategic Initiatives

• As Counsel, Commercial & Strategic at Hometap, you'll serve as a legal advisor embedded across the business. You'll spend most of your time as a cross-functional partner to teams navigating legal and regulatory questions, with about 30% of your time focused on commercial and vendor agreements.You’re a great fit for this role if you bring nuance and practical judgment to business challenges, and are comfortable partnering directly with various departments and department heads. You evaluate risk pragmatically, balancing growth with protecting the organization rather than defaulting to caution. You’re curious and quick to pick up new subject areas, translating legal requirements into clear direction for the business. In this role you’ll need to be confident making independent decisions, and self-aware enough to know when to ask questions or escalate. As a parter to our business teams, you'll have a meaningful impact on the work we do internally and for our homeowners. • J.D. degree from accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing • 4+ years of relevant legal experience spanning firm, in-house, or hybrid environments; 1+ years in-house experience is preferred • Experience in consumer financial services, fintech, mortgage lending, or highly regulated consumer-facing industry strongly preferred • Proven experience structuring, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements and technology contracts (NDAs, SOWs, DPAs, SaaS, vendor contracts, MSAs, etc.) • Strong desire to stretch across new domain areas—such as AI, privacy, litigation, and legal operations—with ease in managing varied daily responsibilities • A business-first approach to law, featuring the ability to evaluate risk thoughtfully and unlock business potential rather than acting as a simple veto point • Sound judgment, self-assurance in decision-making, and comfort communicating directly with senior leadership • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of translating complex concepts into plain, accessible language • Comfort with ambiguity, strong organizational capabilities, self-motivation, and a collaborative orientation in a fast-paced setting • The salary range for this role is $185,000 - $200,000, depending on your experience, skills, location, and other factors. You’ll also receive meaningful equity, so you can share in our growth and success. We offer generous medical, dental, and vision coverage, a work-from-home stipend, parental leave, and plenty of paid time off to recharge.