Associate Counsel

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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)

• 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.