General Counsel, Tripalink

• If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to be part of a team that values creativity and teamwork, we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join us on our journey
• JD from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing with the California Bar Association
• 10+ years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in-house at a growth-stage company, ideally in real estate or tech
• Strong knowledge of multi-state employment law, lease/real estate law, and startup corporate structures
• Must demonstrate strong and assertive negotiation capabilities, coupled with advanced strategic negotiation skills
• Demonstrated success building legal operations and systems from scratch
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and business partnership skills
• High integrity, adaptability, and the ability to balance legal risk with practical decision-making

Desirable

• Legal Strategy & Leadership:
• Establish the legal department’s infrastructure, policies, and best practices from the ground up
• Develop and own a scalable legal risk framework aligned with the company’s strategic goals
• Corporate Governance & Compliance:
• Oversee all aspects of corporate governance, including board resolutions, entity formation, and filings
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws across 19+ states and expanding
• Partner with Human Resources for escalated investigations, mediation, and pre-litigation
• Real Estate & Contract Law:
• Review, draft, and negotiate a high volume of residential and commercial lease agreements
• Advise on landlord-tenant law and property management compliance (habitability, Fair Housing, security deposits, etc.)
• Support acquisitions and joint ventures, including due diligence, deal structuring, and integration
• Commercial Contracts:
• Oversee all vendor, supplier, and technology agreements
• Build standard contract templates and approval workflows to streamline operations
• Litigation & Risk Management:
• Manage outside counsel for litigation, demand letters, and settlements
• Proactively assess and mitigate legal exposure across functional areas (data privacy, real estate, employment, etc.)
• Ability to independently represent the company in court for minor civil matters or administrative proceedings within applicable jurisdictions
• Participate in negotiations with counterparties or their legal counsel to facilitate settlement or dispute resolution
• M&A and Strategic Transactions:
• Provide legal support for fundraising, equity issuance, and corporate financing activities
• Lead legal due diligence and document review during acquisitions or investor deals