General Counsel Remote (anywhere in United States)

About Greenlight Rent

Greenlight Rent, formerly Rhino + Jetty, is making housing more affordable and accessible for millions of renters each year. We're the market-leading rental housing platform building simpler, more accessible ways for people to move into homes — and for property managers to lease with confidence.

Our technology removes friction from the move-in process, lowers upfront costs for renters, and helps property managers make faster, more accurate decisions. We support a network of 3 million rental units nationwide and work with 47 of the NMHC Top 100 property owners, including Greystar, Brookfield, Asset Living, UDR, and more.

We pioneered security deposit insurance and continue to push the industry forward with a growing suite of products — from deposit management to lease guarantees and loss-of-employment protection. We're growing quickly, tackling real problems at scale, and building technology that's changing how renting works.

The role

We’re hiring our first General Counsel to build and lead Greenlight’s legal and compliance function. This is a senior, high-impact role for an experienced M&A or corporate attorney who is ready for a first GC seat and wants to be a true business partner, not a gatekeeper.

Reporting to our COO, you’ll sit at the center of an active acquisition strategy. Licensing and regulatory questions often decide whether a deal is worth doing. You’ll lead compliance across our insurance and consumer financial products, own enterprise contracting and corporate governance, and build a small team. You’ll also manage outside counsel against a budget you control.

What You’ll Do

M&A

Lead acquisitions end to end: diligence, structuring, purchase agreements and R&W insurance, through close.

Drive post-close legal and compliance integration.

Build a repeatable M&A playbook that makes each deal faster than the last.

Assess licensing and regulatory issues early so they shape deal decisions.

Regulatory & Compliance

Lead the company’s compliance function.

Oversee insurance licensing, forms and rates, carrier agreements, and regulatory exams and inquiries.

Build a compliance model that scales as we grow and as we bring each acquisition in.

Enterprise Contracting

Own MSAs with national property managers, plus carrier, channel and data agreements.

Build clear templates, approval thresholds and playbooks that let Sales move fast and with confidence.

Consumer Protection & Privacy

Advise on UDAP, FCRA, FDCPA, GLBA and state privacy law.

Advise on the security deposit statutes that govern renter funds.

Partner with Product and Marketing so new products and materials are compliant from the start.

Corporate & AI Governance

Run board processes and corporate governance across the company and its licensed subsidiaries.

Support equity and financing matters.

Set the framework for how our AI systems are governed and controlled.

Team, Disputes & Outside Counsel

Lead and develop a paralegal and a compliance lead.

Oversee litigation, disputes and consumer complaints.

Select and manage outside counsel against a budget you own.

What You’ll Bring

J.D. and admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

8+ years at a leading law firm practicing M&A or corporate law. In-house experience is not required.

Exposure to regulated industries, ideally through insurance or financial services clients.

Sound judgment on deal structure, diligence and risk allocation, with the ability to lead transactions from term sheet through integration.

Strong drafting and negotiation skills across complex commercial agreements.

Readiness for a first GC seat: a practical, business-minded partner who helps teams move quickly and do the right thing.

Clear, direct communication that builds trust with executives, the board and business partners.

Comfort building process and infrastructure in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Nice to Have

Experience with insurance licensing, carrier relationships or consumer financial services regulation.

Familiarity with consumer protection and privacy frameworks such as FCRA, FDCPA, GLBA and state privacy laws.

Exposure to the multifamily, property management or rental housing sectors.

Experience with AI governance or data-driven products.

Experience advising startup, venture-backed or PE-backed companies.

What Success Looks Like in Your First Year

At least two acquisitions closed and integrated.

Shorter contracting cycles through clearer templates and approval thresholds.

Outside counsel spend rationalized against a budget you own.

A compliance model that scales with each acquisition.

A reputation as a trusted, practical legal partner across the company.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $240,000 - $300,000

Greenlight Rent 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 Greenlight Rent. 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)

Unlimited PTO Policy

Generous Paid Parental Leave

Stock option plan to give our employees a direct stake in Greenlight Rent’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)

Greenlight Rent 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.