General Counsel

We’re Alfred, and we’re building the future of living. We provide resident‐first software and services to deliver in‐home support and local experiences. We’re contributing to build a future where everyone has the help they need to make time for the people and things that matter most. Since 2015, we’ve completed millions of services and saved our members countless hours across more than twenty cities.

We are looking to hire an experienced and dynamic General Counsel to join our leadership team. This General Counsel will be a strategic thought partner and make immediate impact by playing a critical role across the organization on projects including but not limited to: M&A, financing, transactions, strategic deals and commercial work.

How you’ll help us to be successful

Work as part of the leadership team to achieve key business objectives and assist in developing compelling product and service offerings that meet all relevant legal and regulatory requirements

Research and lead legal issues that are key to the growth of our business as well as develop solutions

Liaise with outside counsel to improve efficient communications and maximize value

Draft, negotiate, and examine agreements, such as strategic partnership opportunities, vendor contracts, and supplier agreements

Provide strategic and practical guidance relating to M&A, financing, real estate transactions

Lead and advise on different business initiatives and legal requirements of the Company as our in-house legal expert

Who you are

A JD from a top law school with the ability to practice law in NY

Equivalent of 10+ years experience at a top law firm or in-house - Real Estate experience preferred & start-up experience a plus

Have developed a deep knowledge of the laws and regulations applicable to our business

Ability to prioritize to drive maximum returns; proven track record of exceeding revenue and lead goals

Strong track record in thriving in a hyper-growth environment

Experience with real estate is an advantage in this hybrid tech / physical / services solution set

Exceptional leadership, organizational, and problem solving skills

Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

Can think through and solve tough issues, tasks, and problems

The drive to mentor and learn in equal parts

What superpowers you’ll use

Analytical - hyper-focused on data and financials

Empathetic - you deeply understand both client and internal team perspectives and have the ability to align all parties

Ambitious - you have a self-starter motivation to win

Strategic - negotiate strategically through complex deal structures and projects

Collaborative - excellent relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders