Your role in our mission

We’re Alfred, and we’re building the future of living. We provide resident-first software and services to deliver in-home support and local experiences. We’re contributing to building a future where everyone has the help they need to make time for the people and things that matter most. Since 2015, we’ve completed millions of services and saved our members countless hours across more than twenty cities.  

The Senior Counsel is responsible for providing expert legal advice and practical solutions to support the legal needs of Alfred. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of legal expertise, leadership, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and facilitate the achievement of business goals. The Senior Counsel will bring excellence in executing with a high-degree of quality and a sense of urgency.

***This role is anticipated to start in Q1 2024.***

How you'll contribute to #oneteam

• Provide legal guidance and advice to internal stakeholders, executives, and business units on a wide range of legal issues, including but not limited to contracts, regulatory compliance, employment law, and litigation risks
• Review, draft, and negotiate various types of contracts, commercial agreements, and legal documents related to the company's operations, including but not limited to vendor contracts, customer agreements, and partnership agreements
• Oversee or coordinate the company's involvement in legal disputes, including selecting and managing external counsel, participating in litigation strategy, and assessing potential settlement options
• Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions, including due diligence and drafting transaction-related documents
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and regulatory authorities
• Advise on employment-related legal matters, including employee contracts, policies, compliance with labor laws, and handling employment disputes
• Identify legal risks and potential liabilities for the company's business activities and manage those risks effectively
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations relevant to the company's industry and operations, and ensure the company's compliance with applicable legal requirements
• Embody and uphold Alfred’s values and DNA, driving enthusiasm and passion for the business mission across the organization

Who you are

• JD degree from an accredited law school
• 5+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and employment law
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
• Excellent communicator, low ego, capable of motivating and energizing reports and peers, with a proven ability to create a highly collaborative working environment and generate enthusiasm for the company’s mission
• High self-awareness, open to and acts on feedback, emotional intelligence with a demonstrated ability to story tell and sell to a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Active membership in the state bar association and in good standing
• Startup, real estate, or asset/property management experience is preferred

You’ll connect with us if you 

• Practice empathy 
• Conduct yourself with the highest integrity 
• Are thoughtful, self-reflective, and always open to growing 
• Speak up with radical candor 
• Approach your work as an owner 
• Have a high and ever-climbing bar for excellence 
• Always do things the right way, even when it’s harder
• Believe that #OneTeam is greater than the sum of its parts 
• Leave no loops open

Some ways we care for you

• Remote friendly working style 
• NYC Pet-Friendly HQ 
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion working group
• Unlimited PTO
• Culture of Promoting from Within 
• 100% coverage of Medical, Dental and Vision Premiums for Employees
• FSA & HSA options
• 401K

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES

Alfred will not utilize agencies for this position. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Alfred explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Alfred.