Associate General Counsel

Better is reimagining home finance and making it faster, cheaper, and easier for everyone to become a homeowner. We leverage creative technology and innovation to make the home buying journey more approachable and understandable and home finance more affordable and accessible. Here are some interesting facts to help you get to know Better:

• We've funded over $100 billion in loans for our customers, more than any other fintech

• We ranked #1 in the U.S. on LinkedIn's Top Startups 2020 and 2021

• We are Forbes' Best Online Mortgage Lender for 2023

• We are USA Today's Best Mortgage Lenders of 2023, Best for FHA Loans

• We have raised over $1.2 billion in equity capital to transform the mortgage industry, the largest financial asset class in the world

• And we're just getting started!

We are a place where smart, hungry, ambitious people who want to recognize their full potential thrive.

A Better Opportunity

Better is seeking a hard-working, creative, strategic litigator with 3-5 years of experience to work as a litigator and general legal utility player. The right candidate will play a pivotal role on a small but mighty legal team that both oversees outside counsel and directly handles civil and regulatory/enforcement matters.

Your primary focus will be on litigation, where you will conduct legal research, represent the company at various proceedings, and write legal briefs, correspondence, and other court filings. At least 50 percent of time will be supporting the Company's defenses in various California employment FSLA and PAGA class actions, so interest in employment and/or complex class actions is necessary. There will also be opportunities to directly represent the company in IP disputes and general civil litigation. Additionally, if you have interests in growing outside the litigation area, you will have the opportunity to oversee and advise on various corporate, compliance, licensing, and business-side endeavors.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre-trial, trial, and post-trial support to in-house attorneys and outside counsel across a diverse range of litigation matters, including California employment class actions. Offer legal counsel and advice on a wide range of litigation, corporate and compliance matters to support business objectives.

• Support in-house senior attorneys and outside counsel on managing large or complex cases; independently manage and run smaller cases, including IP disputes.

• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, and other legal documents accurately and efficiently. Conduct quick and thorough legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other relevant platforms to support case strategy and decision-making

• Assist in resolving customer, employee and third-party disputes.

• Review evidence and law for the purpose of making recommendations to the Company on how to proceed in disputes

• Maintain oversight of docket tracking and briefing schedules to ensure compliance with court deadlines and appearances.

• Collaborate with in-house transactional lawyers to ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements, maintain corporate documents, and draft agreement summaries, memos, and related documents.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active NY or CA bar membership required.

• 3-5 years of experience as a litigation attorney, preferably with prior experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.

• Strong analytical skills and excellent legal judgment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively and simply communicate legal concepts to both legal and non-legal stakeholders.

• Deep familiarity with legal research tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and e-discovery platforms.

• Independent worker with a growth mindset, who takes initiative but also accepts guidance and knows when to ask for help. Quick learner with an entrepreneurial mindset

• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners

$184,500 - $205,000 a year

Company Benefits

Our total rewards package consists of base salary, benefits, and opportunity for yearly cash bonus. Some of our benefits include:

• Comprehensive healthcare, retirement, and voluntary benefits. Think medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, 401k, and more.

• Personalized care and tools for realizing your mental health and wellness goals.

• Company paid for lunch when working in the office.

• Additional benefit perks & discounts.

Disclaimer

Better Home & Finance Holding Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for our employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status, or any other reason protected by law.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Better will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.