Head of Legal at Zumper
United States
$200k - $250k
<div><body><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">About this opportunity</strong></b></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:0pt 0px 8pt;padding:0px;'><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">We are looking to hire a Head of Legal to be our legal team. You'll own the commercial agreements that power our partnerships, keep the company ahead of a complex and evolving regulatory landscape, and serve as a trusted advisor to product and leadership teams alike. You'll also support our board and handle the full spectrum of day-to-day legal work — from employment questions to managing outside counsel on litigation — as a true partner to the business.</span></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:0pt 0px 8pt;padding:0px;'><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">This role reports to our CFO.</span></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><br></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">What you'll do</strong></b></p><ul style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;'><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:13pt;line-height:1.38;--listitem-marker-color:#000000;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including partnership deals, vendor contracts, SaaS arrangements, and licensing agreements</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:13pt;line-height:1.38;--listitem-marker-color:#000000;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Own the company's compliance posture across applicable regulatory frameworks, including data privacy, fair housing, consumer protection, and residential rental regulations; monitor the regulatory landscape and advise leadership on emerging obligations</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:13pt;line-height:1.38;--listitem-marker-color:#000000;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Provide support in connection with board meetings, including preparing board materials, drafting resolutions, and managing board communications; partner with finance and leadership on corporate structuring, fundraising, and investor-related legal matters</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:13pt;line-height:1.38;--listitem-marker-color:#000000;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Serve as the day-to-day legal partner to the product and engineering teams; advise on feature development, consumer-facing policies, IP considerations, and platform risk before issues arise</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0pt 0px;font-size:13pt;line-height:1.38;--listitem-marker-color:#000000;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Advise on employment matters in partnership with the People team; manage and coordinate outside counsel on litigation and disputes; develop and maintain legal playbooks, templates, and intake processes</span></li></ul><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><br></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Who you are</strong></b></p><ul style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;'><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">JD from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one state bar</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">5+ years of legal experience—law firm, in-house, or a combination of both</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Meaningful commercial contracts experience: you've negotiated complex agreements and can move fast without sacrificing quality</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience supporting a board of directors—preparing materials, drafting resolutions, and managing board communications</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to translate legal complexity into clear guidance for non-lawyers</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Comfortable working with significant autonomy in a lean, fast-moving environment</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience in SaaS, real estate, proptech, or a two-sided marketplace business</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Familiarity with venture-backed companies, litigation, and M&A processes</span></li></ul><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><br></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;'><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Compensation</strong></b></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.38;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:0pt 0px;padding:0px;'><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">The US base salary range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000. Where an offer falls within that range depends on your experience, skills, and the cost of labor in your local market — we benchmark against several U.S. geographic tiers and adjust accordingly.</span></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><br></p><p style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;'><b><strong style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">What we offer</strong></b></p><ul style='font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;'><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Fully remote, with a home office stipend to set up your workspace</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options with up to 100% premium coverage</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">401k plan + 3% company match</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Stock options</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">FSAs, HSAs, life insurance, and short & long-term disability insurance</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Up to 12-weeks of paid parental leave</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Flexible vacation policy - work hard and take time off when you need it</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Health & wellness and internet reimbursements</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Group training and individual professional development programs</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Team activities, virtual company-wide hosted games, and virtual happy hours</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Weekly insight into company metrics</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Employee Resource Group (zERG) that celebrates all communities - Black, LGBTQIA+, Women, Asian & Pacific Islanders, and more! zERG works together to create safe spaces for candid conversations</span></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Hackathons (not overnight!)</span></li></ul></body></div>
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