Counsel, Commercial and Strategic Initiatives

Hometap

. Advise on diverse legal and regulatory matters, including data privacy, artificial intelligence deployment, and dispute resolution .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $185,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advising on legal and regulatory matters, particularly in data privacy and technology agreements, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to align legal strategies with business objectives.

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J.D. DegreeActive Bar Membership4+ Years Legal ExperienceCommercial Agreements NegotiationConsumer Financial Services Experience

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Hard Skills

Drafting Technology AgreementsNegotiating Vendor ContractsRisk MitigationCompliance with Regulatory StandardsData Privacy ExpertiseArtificial Intelligence DeploymentDispute ResolutionLegal OperationsSaaS ContractsMSAs

Soft Skills

Exceptional Written CommunicationExceptional Verbal CommunicationSound JudgmentOrganizational CapabilitiesCollaborative Orientation

Industry Keywords

FintechMortgage LendingHighly Regulated IndustryConsumer-Facing IndustryBusiness-First Approach

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise on diverse legal and regulatory matters, including data privacy, artificial intelligence deployment, and dispute resolution
Engage with departmental leadership to align legal strategy with commercial objectives
Serve as a central connector between functional teams and the legal practice
Partner with legal operations leads to streamline workflows and optimize automated systems
Refine guidance materials and build scalable processes
Deliver actionable, solution-oriented advice on daily operational inquiries
Resolve unexpected challenges with a focus on risk mitigation and growth
Draft, review, and negotiate technology agreements, vendor arrangements, professional service contracts, and strategic partnership agreements
Collaborate with finance, technology, and operations teams to structure vendor engagements
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. degree from accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing
4+ years of relevant legal experience spanning firm, in-house, or hybrid environments
1+ years in-house experience 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, including NDAs, SOWs, DPAs, SaaS, vendor contracts, and MSAs
Strong desire to work across AI, privacy, litigation, and legal operations
Business-first approach to law and ability to evaluate risk thoughtfully
Sound judgment and confidence in decision-making
Comfort communicating directly with senior leadership
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to translate complex concepts into plain, accessible language
Comfort with ambiguity, strong organizational capabilities, self-motivation, and collaborative orientation
Ability to work in a fast-paced setting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Healthcare coverage
Generous PTO
Meaningful equity package
Opportunities for team-building and camaraderie
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Work-from-home stipend
Parental leave
Paid time off