Who are we?

Ribbon is a first of its kind real estate technology company transforming the real estate transaction by delivering certainty, transparency and joy to the home buying process. Consumers and realtors deserve a better experience, and we have designed an open platform that welcomes everyone in the ecosystem to participate.

Our mission is to make home ownership achievable. We live out our mission every day through our core values:

Set New Standards.  Our mission requires a new way forward.  We start from first-principles to be different, creative and bold.  Big or small, we create new norms.  

Build Together.  We are one team, one mission, creating vibrant communities of belonging. We unite in our passion and collaborate with optimism, integrity and trust.   

Learn, Teach, Grow.  In service of delivering a world class experience, we actively learn from our community, educate others, and celebrate the victories and struggles that come along the way.

Your team:

Ribbon’s Finance & Legal team is responsible for informing strategic, financial, and operational decision-making across the company. We're seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to play an integral role in our growing organization. In this role, you will work with teams across the organization to ensure that the business is compliant as it scales and launches new products. We’re looking for someone who possesses strong organizational skills with a passion for details, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

How you'll help make homeownership achievable:

• Own the process for ensuring regulatory compliance as Ribbon expands both geographies and product offerings
• Manage external law firms and corresponding costs across a variety of practice areas
• Advise the company on legal issues and risks by employing practical business judgment and identifying actual practical risk
• Provide legal support for day-to-day operations
• Design a best-in-class risk management program that incorporates multi-jurisdictional and interdisciplinary areas of the law, local business practice, innovative training programs and user-friendly resources
• Work with Engineering to leverage software to support new products in a compliant and scalable way

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years of experience, including experience at a top-tier law firm and a startup
• Fintech / PropTech startup experience
• Experience with real estate regulations, especially Fair Housing and RESPA, as well as customer protections such as UDAAP
• Experience seeking advice and answering inquiries from state and local regulators 
• Experience drafting intelligible commercial contracts
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage external counsel
• Growth mindset and creative problem solving skills
• Strong project management and process design skills; highly organized, independent, and self-motivated
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and often ambiguous work environment while maintaining high standards of work quality

Bonus Points:

• Experience with mortgage lending and title regulations
• Experience with Data Security/Privacy

What we offer:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible, unlimited vacation
• Fully paid parental leave
• Regular team lunches 
• Health + wellness stipend 
• Company-sponsored TalkSpace membership
• 401(k)
• Commuter benefits
• FSA + HSA
• Learning + development stipend
• Meaningful equity in the company

Even if you don’t meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply! If you’d be excited to show up for work each day, we’d be excited to have you on our team. 

Here at Ribbon we’re not scared of differences. It’s how we break new ground. As we scale and we help families from every walk of life, the team we build must be reflective of the diversity that we serve. Together, we’ve built and will continue to grow, a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a seat at the table and the space to be their most authentic self. Ribbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we support, celebrate, and cherish all the things that make our teammates who they are.