General Counsel

Founded in November 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Zeus is shaking up the $12b corporate housing industry through its unique strategy of leasing unfurnished, privately-owned homes and converting them into expertly appointed, full-service corporate housing units for today’s global professional. We're passionate about delivering world-class customer service and becoming the most trusted provider of corporate housing on Earth. With 700+ homes spanning the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Seattle (more cities coming soon), we are well on our way to realizing our vision. Zeus has raised $14.1M in financing from Initialized Capital, Google Ventures, Bowery Capital, and Floodgate. The Zeus founders have all had previous exits and have worked in real estate and technology for over 10 years.

What You'll Do:

• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate agreements (i.e. leases for residential properties, commercial spaces, management contracts, etc.), vendor services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, LOIs and other related documents.
• Project-manage real estate transactions by working closely with our real estate teams and external counsel
• Advise senior leadership on legal strategy and risk issues associated with the company’s business operations, regulatory compliance, and real estate transactions.
• Establish and maintain internal legal processes and advise on all legal matters, including personnel matters.
• Advise on company employment matters and policies.
• Partner effectively with all departments, corporate counsel, and other advisors.
• Assist with diligence processes related to deals.
• Manage and review reports and other materials related to potential liabilities.
• Resolve disputes with landlords, contractors, tenants and/or subtenants with respect to property management issues.

Who You Are:

• Experience in real estate.
• J.D. with excellent academic credentials.
• 5-8+ years experience at top-tier law firm and/or in-house experience.
• Admission to California bar or ability to register as in-house counsel.
• Legal experience drafting and negotiating commercial real estate agreements.
• Experience negotiating documents directly with landlords and opposing counsel.
• Excellent negotiation, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and handle conflicts with diplomacy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced work environment, exhibiting flexibility and creativity in dealing with novel legal issues and complex transactions.
• Strong orientation toward problem solving and decision-making in an open, collaborative, and non-political environment.
• Growth mindset and flexibility.Eagerness to iterate quickly and adapt.
• Strong relationship builder.

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents
• Parking / commuter pass
• Education or certification expense coverage
• 20 days paid time off per year
• 16 weeks parental leave for all employees
• Catered daily team lunches
• 401K with matching