Associate Counsel

About the Role

Our growing legal team is looking for a sharp, business-minded Associate Counsel to help build and run a best-in-class contracts and corporate governance function. This is a high-impact, individual-contributor role for an early-career attorney who enjoys owning process, working across the business, and learning from experienced counsel.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you'll partner with teams across the company to keep agreements clear, records clean, and legal support fast and practical. You will have deep expertise in commercial contracting and governance while gaining exposure to matters involving insurance, the rental industry, and consumer relations.

What You'll Do

Contract Management & Commercial Agreements

• Own and continuously improve the contract lifecycle: intake, drafting, review, negotiation of everyday terms, execution, and tracking of obligations and renewals.
• Draft and maintain clear, reusable templates, playbooks, and standard positions that help the business move quickly and confidently.
• Support commercial, vendor, and service agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and data protection terms.

Corporate Governance & Entity Management

• Maintain corporate records and entity governance across the organization, including resolutions, consents, registered agents, and annual and good-standing filings.
• Help administer corporate policies, signing authorities, and governance processes that keep the company organized and audit ready.
• Proactively identify gaps or weaknesses in governance practices, recommend improvements, and support a responsive framework for strategic risk and mitigation.

Regulatory & Compliance Partnership

• Partner with our Compliance team to monitor and advise on the laws and regulations that apply to our insurance and financial products, including data privacy requirements.
• Help respond to regulatory exams and inquiries, and help develop and improve policies and procedures as the company grows.

Product & Marketing Counseling

• Advise Product teams as they build innovative new products and implement technology-driven solutions.
• Review internal and external marketing and product materials for accuracy and legal sufficiency.

Consumer Financial Services & Collections Support

• Provide practical, business-minded legal support to teams operating in consumer financial services and the debt collection industry.
• Help translate regulatory requirements into clear contract terms, processes, and guidance that teams can actually use.

Litigation & Dispute Support

• Keep disputes organized and on track through matter tracking, litigation holds, and document coordination, working alongside outside counsel.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Work closely with, and learn from, the General Counsel and colleagues across compliance, operations, and the business.
• Be an approachable, trusted partner who makes it easy for teams to do the right thing, including through simple training and guidance.

What You'll Bring

• J.D. and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar. Admission in any U.S. jurisdiction will be considered, with strong academic credentials.
• Roughly 2 to 3 years of legal experience spanning corporate governance and entity management, contract drafting and management, and exposure to the debt collection or broader consumer financial services industry.
• Experience in a regulated environment such as insurance, finance, or healthcare, ideally at a venture-backed, high-growth company.
• Exposure to regulatory issues, particularly data privacy, insurance, or finance.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across a range of commercial agreements.
• Experience building or maintaining contract templates, playbooks, or an organized contract management process.
• Working familiarity with consumer debt collection regulations, such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Regulation F, and a practical approach to applying them.
• A strong generalist mindset paired with the curiosity and willingness to learn quickly in a fast-paced, startup environment.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to stay calm under pressure, work independently, and manage multiple time-sensitive assignments at once.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage many matters at once and keep them moving.
• Clear, direct communication that builds trust with business partners.

Nice to Have

• In-house experience at a company in financial services, collections, housing, or a related regulated industry.
• Experience managing entities and governance across multiple states.
• Exposure to the multifamily, property management, or rental housing sectors.
• Enthusiasm for growing into broader commercial, governance, or regulatory responsibilities over time.
• Experience at a startup or technology company.

What Success Looks Like in Your First Year

• A smooth, reliable contract process that the business knows it can count on.
• Clean, well-maintained corporate governance records with no surprises.
• A reputation as a go-to, practical, and positive legal partner across the company.
• Steady growth in your scope, ownership, and expertise.

Compensation & Benefits:

Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $185,000

Rhino + Jetty has partnered with a number of compensation benchmarking tools to determine competitive and fair market pay bands for our size and stage. Our goal is to ensure each employee is paid equitably and competitively while also maintaining a consistent and standardized methodology.

Individual pay decisions are based on a number of factors including qualifications for the role, experience level and balancing internal equity relative to other teammates.

Base salary is just one part of our Total Rewards Package here at R + J. In connection with this position, we also offer:

• Competitive cash compensation package including base salary, milestone based bonus, and other financial perks
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (up to 90% employer contribution) - eligible from your start date
• 401(k), HSA, Life & Disability Insurance Coverage ($0 employee contribution for additional insurances)
• Unlimited PTO Policy
• Generous Paid Parental Leave
• Stock option plan to give our employees a direct stake in R + J's success
• Remote-first work culture with opportunities to collaborate as a team in person
• Monthly lifestyle stipend to fit your needs (meals, wellness, co-working)

Rhino + Jetty is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.