Why OJO? 

We’re on a mission to empower people to make better decisions through the fusion of machine and human intelligence. We’re solving some of the biggest problems troubling the modern consumer experience. Through our unique, data-driven AI platform, we’ve introduced a fresh approach to the way people make important decisions. As part of our team, you’d be helping to build technologies that will significantly advance the world’s largest consumer industries, starting with home buyers in the real estate industry.

We hope to have an opportunity to meet you, learn about your experience and introduce you to the OJO team. 

The Basics:

You will report to OJO’s General Counsel and work closely with the General Counsel on all legal matters. The Assistant General Counsel will contribute to legal and business strategy development and will play a key role in legal execution and support for commercial activities.

The ideal candidate will have outstanding attention to detail, drafting and negotiation skills, and be unafraid of using technology to solve legal problems. More importantly, a candidate must have an expertise to quickly issue spot, evaluate practical risk, and offer creative solutions to sophisticated problems while anticipating the needs of departments.

What you'll do:

• Provide legal support and guidance to executive team members and business units within OJO
• Assist with OJO’s future equity and debt rounds.
• Provide continuing counsel and guidance on all legal matters related to merger and acquisition activity, due diligence and all related business matters.
• Advise business teams on contractual obligations, including review, interpretation, and negotiation of agreements.
• Assist in the protection of OJO’s data and intellectual property rights.
• Provide legal support and guidance to marketing teams, including guidance on online marketing strategies and corresponding data use/protection.
• Provide legal support in connection with privacy and data security.
• Review/oversee dispute responses, including providing dedicated negotiation/dispute resolution support for key matters, as well as coordinate with outside counsel to resolve litigation matters.
• Create documentation and education for teams about legal compliance issues.
• Perform basic legal research and regulatory research matters.
• Keep abreast of ongoing governance and work with the General Counsel on Board activities.
• Provide support on equity matters, including stock option matters, and employee education.
• Assist in oversight of maintenance of all foreign and domestic subsidiaries.

What we need from you:

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law.
• Preference given to candidates with at least 5 years of experience as a corporate lawyer with a national or regional law firm or an in-house legal department at a real estate or tech company
• Strong communication and influencing skills; comfortable guiding internal & external senior executives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and maintaining a positive professional image required.
• Exceptionally organized and prepared to work under pressure gracefully in a fast-paced, expanding and dynamic corporate environment.
• Be comfortable assuming risk and offering live, practical business advice with limited preparation.
• Excel at collaborating across departments and levels to develop consumer-centric, creative, proactive business solutions in a complex legal and regulatory environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be a deep thinker.
• Be action-oriented.
• Be an influencer and a leader.

What do we have to offer?

• You get to work with the best of the best
• A collaborative, respectful environment where your voice will always be heard
• Competitive Salaries
• Stock options
• Unlimited/Open PTO Policy
• Hip SoCo Austin Office
• Dog-Friendly Workplace
• Commuter Stipend or Free Parking
• 70% Coverage of Employee and Dependent Health Premiums
• Promote from Within Philosophy
• Volunteer Program
• Optimum Workspace Subsidy
• Many More – We have a whole team dedicated to making OJO an awesome place to work!

Who is OJO?

We are an Austin-based, technology startup focused on fundamentally improving the way people make their most important decisions through the fusion of machine and human intelligence. With offices in Austin, TX, Minneapolis, MN, San Mateo, CA and Vieux Fort, St. Lucia, we have over 300 employees globally. We are continuously named a Top Place to Work and have recently been named to the Inc. Best Places to Work list for the second year in a row. Backed by top-tier VCs and industry veterans, we have managed to hire the best technical, product and operational minds to pursue this incredible opportunity. We know we’re onto something big and everyone on our team has a significant impact on our evolving product, team and culture. 

OJO is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.