Ownwell · 3 days ago
Corporate Counsel
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expOwnwell is dedicated to helping property owners reduce the costs of owning real estate through innovative software solutions. The Corporate Counsel will play a vital role in managing commercial contracts, navigating real estate regulations, and supporting legal operations as the company continues to grow rapidly.
Commercial Real EstateHome ServicesPersonal FinanceReal EstateResidential
Responsibilities
Partner closely with Leadership, Product, and Engineering teams to assess regulatory landscapes and legal risks in new product development
Advise on consumer protection laws to ensure transparency and fairness in our customer-facing software
Manage terms of service, privacy policies, and consumer disclosure requirements
Liaise with state and local regulatory bodies, including Tax Assessor offices, Appraisal Boards, and TDLR
Manage regulatory inquiries and audits, drafting responses to government agencies and resolving compliance issues proactively
Oversee the company’s licensing portfolio, ensuring timely renewals and compliance with state-specific reporting requirements for real estate and tax consulting activities
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including partnership agreements, vender, marketing contracts, and NDAs
Build and maintain a contract management system to streamline the review process and track renewal dates
Act as the primary point of contact for vendor management, ensuring we are effectively managing external legal counsel and operational vendors in a cost-effective manner
Assist the GC in managing the litigation docket, specifically regarding property tax appeals filed on behalf of customers
Coordinate with external local counsel in various states to ensure tax appeal filings are accurate and timely
Help develop strategies for dispute resolution and litigation avoidance
Assist with maintaining corporate subsidiary records and state filings
Support the People team on employment matters, internal policies, and handbook updates
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to a state bar
At least 5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in the real estate or prop tech space or in a law firm advising clients on related matters
Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (SaaS, vendors, partnerships) with minimal supervision
Ability to translate complex legal regulations into clear, actionable advice for product managers and engineers
You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where you need to build processes from scratch, not just follow existing ones
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across cross-functional teams
Preferred
Familiarity with real estate law, property tax, or fintech regulations is a strong plus
Benefits
Flexible PTO. We believe in giving you the flexibility to own your time off. In addition to flexible time off, you will get 11 company holidays. We offer the last week of the year to recharge and reset.
Competitive health benefits. We care for you and your family's health, as reflected in our benefits coverage.
Learning support through a $1,000 stipend per year to enable investing in your individual learning needs.
Supporting parental journey. We offer up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental and bonding leave to support your journey as a new parent.
As applicable, complimentary real estate and tax consulting licensing and renewal
Company
Ownwell
Ownwell is an online solution that helps people reduce the cost of owning real estate.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5.75MKey Investors
First Round Capital
2022-05-02Seed· $5.75M
Leadership Team
Colton Pace
Co-Founder & CEO
Joseph Noor
Co-Founder
Recent News
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