Today, we live in a world where everything has become convenient. Now you can get a ride anywhere, buy anything, answer any question with just a couple clicks on your phone. Convenience isn’t a luxury, it’s an expectation.

So why not renting? It’s still a chore to get utilities set up, buy renters insurance, get air filters changed, handle pest control, and more.

That’s why we’ve built the world’s first Resident Experience Platform that makes resident onboarding, resident services, and ancillary revenue effortless for property managers.

We’re passionate about turning friction into triple win experiences for residents, property managers, and investors. That way renting can be easy and rewarding for everyone.

And now you can join us. Apply today to join 200+ passionate, creative people who strive to make a difference each day so residents, property managers, and investors all win; creating the ultimate Triple Win.

About the role

Second Nature is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join our Legal & Compliance team. This role requires strong business acumen and the ability to work as a collaborative business partner across regions, functions, and product lines to provide legal, policy, and strategic guidance to the business. The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently, while ensuring connectivity with stakeholders and teammates. This position will report directly to the General Counsel and will be a key member of a dynamic and growing legal team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the General Counsel with corporate and regulatory matters, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering critical and major contracts, such as customer, vendor, partnership, and employment agreements.

• Analyze federal and state statutes and regulations to revise and assist in maintaining the organization’s regulatory database and compliance policies on an ongoing basis.

• Guide product and engineering teams through the development lifecycle to mitigate legal risks, uphold consumer privacy, and achieve business objectives.

• Provide expert and strategic legal advice on various matters, including conflict and dispute resolution, employment matters, data privacy, marketing collateral, and potential litigation matters.

• Manage and prioritize multiple projects, analyze business and legal risks presented by these projects, coordinate with appropriate stakeholders, and bring these projects to a successful conclusion without significant supervision.

• Manages and monitors intellectual property, as well as advise on the intellectual property strategy and portfolio management within the organization.

• Assists in the timely support of obtaining new and renewal licenses, certifications, registrations, and exemptions.

• Other related duties as assigned.

About you

• 3+ years of related legal experience and training as an in-house and/or corporate attorney is required.

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

• Admission to a state bar with an active membership in good standing.

• In-house legal experience involving insurance, real estate, and/or fintech preferred.

• Ability to quickly take complex concepts and make difficult judgments in the best interests of the organization.

• Ability to effectively manage a high volume of work through project and task management, and prioritization as needs evolve.

• Ability to establish strong relationships with all levels of management and leaders to influence with or without direct authority.

• Strong knowledge of contract law, intellectual property law, compliance regulations, and litigation procedures.

• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.

• Ability to think strategically, anticipate potential problems, and design creative, out-of-the-box solutions.

• Demonstrated experience in managing legal risks and providing strategic counsel to business stakeholders.

• Eagerness for learning new areas of law and expanding legal and business skillsets.

• Proven ability to manage multiple demands and projects in a fast-paced work environment, including ability to prioritize time efficiently and handle heavy workloads while remaining attentive to detail.

• Strong interpersonal skills, results-oriented, team player with ability to work with business areas and peers in a collaborative manner.

• Flexible and adaptable to changing work processes.

We get it. Requirements can sometimes hold people back from applying to a job, but don’t let that be the case here. If you believe you have the skills it takes to elevate this role, team, and company, we encourage you to apply for this role.

Our Core Values

• Pirate ship, not a cruise ship. Bias towards action.

• Massive growth takes massive growth. We embrace challenges to increase our impact.

• Grow the pie. We focus on results so our customers & their customers win. Triple Win!

• Purple heart. We put the team before ourselves.

• Extreme ownership. See something? Say something; right the ship to get us back on course.

• Be a moment maker. We aim to shatter the status quo.

AI Innovation

We're thrilled about the transformative potential of AI innovation and its ability to drive progress at Second Nature. As we continue to explore and integrate AI into our workflows, we’re eager to learn how you’ve embraced and implemented AI in your professional journey. In the interview process, we look forward to hearing about your experiences and exploring how we can collectively leverage AI technology to accelerate our growth.

Remote Work Statement

This position is a remote-first, work-from-home position. Second Nature is committed to creating a culture and workplace where remote work fosters collaboration and connections and is a vital part of our company story and success. To be successful in a remote work role at Second Nature, you must:

• Be available during your scheduled working hours and give your full attention to the completion of your Second Nature job

• Have a quiet, professional, distraction-free environment in which to complete your work

• Have access to your own reliable high-speed internet connection

• Attend our bi-annual in-person company meetings (Second Nature will reimburse the cost of your business travel per company guidelines)
  

Why Second Nature?

• Health First: Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance, 401K Plan

• Location: Work remotely from anywhere in the US

• Flexibility: Open PTO and sick days

• The Product: Beyond the 7 awards and 5-star reviews, our clients and customers love what they can do with a fully managed RBP

• Diverse, inclusive culture: We embrace employees from all backgrounds with openness and respect

• Training: A supportive team to help you grow and unlock your full potential

• Growth: The opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a fast-growing startup
  
  

Second Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We take action to ensure equal employment opportunities for all candidates and employees and to provide employees with a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Our hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal and/or state law.