Associate General Counsel

This position is only open to candidates located in the following states and/or markets: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Washington.

We’re Making Real Estate Investing Accessible to Anyone
Our mission is to empower the world to build wealth through modern real estate investing.

Arrived is an investment platform that acquires and manages high-quality residential rental homes, and provides a user-friendly platform to buy ownership interests for as little as $100 per share. We’re enabling our investors to access the best long-term investment in modern history (residential real estate) without the large financial commitments and operational complexity.

What Will You Do as Associate General Counsel?

As an Associate General Counsel at Arrived, you will play a crucial role in shaping the legal landscape for a fast-growing startup that is revolutionizing real estate investment. Reporting to the General Counsel in a director-level position, you will be responsible for a diverse range of legal tasks, with a primary focus on drafting securities disclosures, reviewing commercial contracts, team organization and personnel management, and working closely with multiple internal teams to manage product feedback and compliance. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for fractionalized equity and credit investment offerings under Regulation A and Regulation D. This highly cross-functional role will grant you substantial access to product, finance, and investments team leaders, allowing you to provide invaluable legal guidance and support. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to stay abreast of the latest legal developments through CLE budgets covered by a membership to Tech DeputyGC, which also offers ample networking opportunities within the legal community. Join us in driving innovation and transforming the real estate investment landscape as we continue to expand our reach and impact in the industry.

Here’s How You Will Contribute

• Drafting Securities Disclosures:
  • Prepare and review comprehensive securities disclosure materials for offerings under Regulation A and Regulation D, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to ensure accurate and compliant securities documentation.
  • Conduct due diligence and research on legal and regulatory issues pertaining to securities offerings.
• Commercial Contract Review:
  • Review, negotiate, and draft various commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership agreements, and customer agreements.
  • Identify potential legal risks and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate exposure.
• Compliance Oversight:
  • Work closely with the product team to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations concerning the fractionalized investment platform.
  • Conduct regular internal audits and monitor ongoing compliance activities.
• Legal Automation:
  • Lead efforts in implementing and improving legal automation processes to increase efficiency and streamline legal operations.
• Corporate Governance:
  • Assist with corporate governance matters, including board meetings, resolutions, and other corporate documentation.
  • Advise on best practices to maintain legal and regulatory compliance within the organization.
• Legal Research and Analysis:
  • Stay up-to-date with relevant legal developments in the areas of securities, real estate, and investment regulations.
  • Conduct legal research and provide clear and concise analysis to support decision-making processes.
• General In-House Counsel Responsibilities:
  • Address a wide range of legal issues that arise in the course of day-to-day business operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide practical legal advice and solutions.

Here’s Who We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in a big law firm, PE fund or other fractionalized investments setting, with a focus on EC/VC, securities, or real estate practice.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to the Bar (NY and/or WA preferred).
• Strong understanding of securities regulations and experience with exempted offerings is highly preferred.
• Experience in real estate transactions and related legal matters.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with acute attention to detail.
• Experience with and passion for legal automation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with technology startups and the real estate industry is a plus.

Additional Details

Why Arrived:

• Culture: We’re a small and quickly growing team, passionate about our mission to help others meet their financial goals.
• Growth: We’re solving tough problems and we’re moving at a fast pace. Arrived is creating something completely new and we’re looking for team members who can be as excited about Arrived as we are.
• Benefits: We offer competitive salary & equity compensation. A flexible PTO policy to allow our team to take time away whenever they need. And employer sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Perks: Every Arrived employee gets a monthly cash bonus to invest in Arrived properties so that they can start building passive income (we only ask that you don't quit your job and leave us high and dry when you’re swimming in dollar bills). 😊
• Inclusion: We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work hard to create an inclusive and healthy environment for all.
• Location: Arrived is a remote-first company headquartered in Seattle, WA.