Vice President, Legal (Fintech)

TL;DR

Vice President, Legal (Fintech): Leading and scaling the in-house legal function for a home equity investment platform with an accent on regulatory counseling, corporate governance, and team development. Focus on building legal operating norms, managing risk in a high-growth VC-backed environment, and overseeing complex consumer finance and mortgage-related matters.

Location: Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance (approximately 50 miles) from the Palo Alto, CA HQ to attend in-person meetings.

Salary: $321,100 - $354,900

Company

A category-defining home equity company backed by top investors like Andreessen Horowitz, focused on making homeownership more accessible.

What you will do

• Lead the in-house legal function and serve as the primary owner of day-to-day legal execution across the business.
• Build, hire, and develop a high-performing legal team, including mentoring and organizational design as the company scales.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to executive leadership and business partners.
• Oversee legal support across regulatory counseling, consumer finance, employment, privacy, and corporate governance.
• Partner with the COO on risk management and strategic initiatives to scale the company’s operating model.
• Manage outside counsel and implement legal operations capabilities, including budgeting and intake workflows.

Requirements

• 10+ years of legal experience, including substantial in-house experience at high-growth or VC-backed companies.
• Strong familiarity with consumer finance, residential mortgage products, and their governing regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record of building and scaling legal teams.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California or eligibility for the in-house counsel exemption.
• Must be based within 50 miles of the Palo Alto HQ.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with FSA and HSA options.
• Unlimited paid time off and 10 company holidays.
• Fully paid parental leave supplemented by state PFL, plus transition time.
• Meaningful equity stakes in the company's growth.
• 401K retirement plans, guaranteed life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Monthly stipends for internet, mobile plans, wellness, and a one-time home office reimbursement.