General Counsel

Roofstock is the leading marketplace for investing in single-family investment properties.  With over $1B in transactions, we’re combining the best people, technology and thinking to level the playing field and transform the way real estate is bought and sold, making real estate investing as simple as investing in stocks.  Simply put, we are passionate about helping our customers build wealth through real estate.

Roofstock has been recognized as a great workplace by Glassdoor and Great Place to Work® and received multiple awards solidifying Roofstock’s position as an innovative leader in the real estate tech space, including Benzinga’s Best Real Estate Platform, HousingWire’s 100 Most Innovative Housing Technology Companies, and CB Insights Fintech 250 List of Fastest-Growing Fintech Startups.  Roofstock is based in Oakland with approximately 150 people and growing. Check out our reviews to see why our employees love working here!

We are seeking a General Counsel to head up our legal and compliance team.  This role reports into the CEO and is positioned as part of the leadership team.  As our ideal candidate, you are seasoned attorney with diverse experience including both in-house and working within large law firms.  You have experience in building high performing teams in start-up environments and are comfortable in the GC role through the various growth stages of a company.   You are well versed in real estate and corporate governance, and ideally you have a passion around laws and regulations concerning blockchain, cryptocurrency and other fintech innovations.  You are an out of the box thinker and can find solutions to complex business solutions.  You are a seen as a go-to person by your peers for your advice and counsel.  You have a high EQ level and are a strong communicator, with the ability to communicate complex issues in an easy to understand manner.  You are intrigued with the changes that are occurring in the real estate market and are interested in being a key part of that change. 
What You Will Do:
Provide strategic direction to the executive team and the Board.
Act as secretary, attend Board of Directors meetings and Board committees.
Represent Company’s legal interests and provide assurance of strong corporate governance and general legal housekeeping before investors, partners and co-partners, regulatory agencies, legislative bodies, auditors, and trade groups.
Provide prompt commercial, practical legal advice to Company’s various business lines to facilitate, improve and strengthen operational decision-making through integration of legal analysis as part of overall business development process.
Review and prepare contracts and commercial agreements, finance, governance, real estate, intellectual property, employment and litigation/adversarial proceedings. Direct outside counsel as needed.
Identify current and upcoming legal, regulatory and related compliance risk specific to consumer finance and sub-prime consumer lending, and determine how Company can offer its services in various jurisdictions while operating in compliance with local laws and regulations.
Support Business Development on commercial negotiations.
Support HR and Finance on employee matters (e.g., employee agreements, consulting agreements, employee benefits, stock options, and other employment issues). Review and draft contracts, policies, compensation plans, and employee handbook as needed.
Provide sound legal advice on issues affecting existing and future business where risks and mitigation strategies are clearly identified.
Collect, organize, and present market intelligence on the legal issues affecting the Company’s core business.
Lead support and training of legal team members as required.
What You Bring With You:
At minimum 10 years legal experience, including 4+ years of in-house experience and 6+ years of large law firm practice
Experience in real estate and corporate governance
JD degree from ABA accredited law school.
Member in good standing in at least one State Bar.
Incisive thinker who moves fast and likes to get things done. Able to make and stick to tough decisions, even when unpopular.
Ambitious, self-motivated, enthusiastic, industrious, and hardworking. Feels a sense of urgency and embraces success. Possesses the highest of ethical standards.
Strong interpersonal skills, including a direct, candid and concise communication style.
Ability to find workable solutions to complicated regulatory questions.
Leadership experience demonstrates a capacity to drive projects, direct others and advise executives on the implementation of sound legal, regulatory and corporate compliance solutions.
Ability to research and advise business on a variety of topics.
Real Estate compliance a plus.
High EQ level and a good sense of humor.
What We Offer:
An opportunity to be part of a well-funded early-stage start-up
Equity incentives to give you a stake in our future
Medical, Vision and Dental for you (95%) and your dependents (65%)
401k
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Flexible Time Off and sick days
An upbeat and collaborative work culture
A fully stocked kitchen with snacks and meals
Company-sponsored outings
Discounted Gym Memberships
Roofstock is an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with the values of Roofstock, we make all employment decisions including hiring, evaluation, termination, promotional and training opportunities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, height and/or weight.