Hometap - Counsel, Business Services

• As Counsel, Business Services at Hometap, you'll serve as the primary legal partner for our vendor relationships, technology agreements, and commercial transactions that power our business operations. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the company—including Product, Engineering, Operations, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Procurement—to negotiate and structure commercial arrangements that enable Hometap to scale efficiently while managing legal and regulatory risk. • A strong candidate will have experience in consumer financial services or fintech, deep expertise in commercial contracts and technology agreements, excellent judgment in balancing legal risks with business needs, and a proven ability to work independently while supporting multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. You'll thrive in this role if you're a practical, business-minded attorney who can move quickly, communicate clearly, and build strong cross-functional relationships. • J.D. degree from accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing • 4-6 years of relevant legal experience at a top law firm, in-house legal department, or combination of both • Experience in consumer financial services, fintech, mortgage lending, or highly regulated consumer-facing industry required • Strong background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts including vendor agreements, technology agreements (SaaS, cloud services, software licenses), professional services agreements, and marketing contracts • Understanding of consumer financial services regulatory landscape (e.g., UDAP/UDAAP, FCRA, state consumer protection laws) and how regulations impact commercial arrangements • Excellent contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills with strong understanding of commercial terms, risk allocation, liability provisions, indemnification, and warranties • Intellectual curiosity with fluency in translating legal advice into actionable guidance for business teams; excellent judgment in balancing legal risk with business strategy • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects, negotiations, and stakeholders simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment • Strong organizational and project management skills with comfort navigating ambiguity and evolving business priorities • Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams; strong ability to build trusted relationships and credibility across all levels of the organization • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; collaborative working style with commitment to supporting team success and leading with empathy • Exemplary personal and professional integrity; commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; hands-on mentality with growth mindset and passion for innovation in financial services • 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.