Head of Legal

Zumper

13d•$200,000 - $250,000•Remote

About The Position

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. This role reports to our CFO.

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one state bar
5+ years of legal experience—law firm, in-house, or a combination of both
Meaningful commercial contracts experience: you've negotiated complex agreements and can move fast without sacrificing quality
Experience supporting a board of directors—preparing materials, drafting resolutions, and managing board communications
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to translate legal complexity into clear guidance for non-lawyers
Comfortable working with significant autonomy in a lean, fast-moving environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in SaaS, real estate, proptech, or a two-sided marketplace business
Familiarity with venture-backed companies, litigation, and M&A processes

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including partnership deals, vendor contracts, SaaS arrangements, and licensing agreements
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
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
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
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

Benefits

Fully remote, with a home office stipend to set up your workspace
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options with up to 100% premium coverage
401k plan + 3% company match
Stock options
FSAs, HSAs, life insurance, and short & long-term disability insurance
Up to 12-weeks of paid parental leave
Flexible vacation policy - work hard and take time off when you need it
Health & wellness and internet reimbursements
Group training and individual professional development programs
Team activities, virtual company-wide hosted games, and virtual happy hours
Weekly insight into company metrics
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
Hackathons (not overnight!)