Point · 2 days ago
Vice President, Legal
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$321K/yr - $355K/yr
10+ years expPoint is a company dedicated to making homeownership more valuable and accessible. They are seeking an experienced Vice President of Legal to lead and scale its in-house legal function, ensuring effective legal service delivery while partnering closely with senior leadership.
FinanceReal EstateFinTechFinancial ServicesReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the in-house legal function, serving as the primary owner of day-to-day legal execution across the business
Build, hire, and develop a high-performing legal team, including mentoring, performance management, career development, and thoughtful org design as the company scales
Establish and continuously improve legal team structures, processes, and operating norms that enable speed, consistency, and high-quality decision-making
Act as a trusted internal client-service partner to business leaders, delivering practical, business-oriented legal advice with strong judgment and responsiveness
Oversee legal support across a broad range of disciplines, including:
Product and regulatory counseling
Government affairs
Consumer finance and mortgage-related matters
Employment and HR support
Commercial contracting
Privacy and data protection
Corporate governance and securities
Capital markets and structured finance
Litigation and dispute management
Partner closely with the COO and executive team on risk management, strategic initiatives, and scaling the company’s operating model
Design and implement legal operations capabilities, including intake workflows, prioritization frameworks, outside counsel management, budgeting, and knowledge management
Manage and optimize the use of outside counsel, ensuring cost discipline, clear accountability, and alignment with business objectives
Qualification
Required
10+ years of legal experience, including substantial in-house experience at high-growth and/or VC-backed companies
Demonstrated success building, managing, and scaling legal teams, including hiring, coaching, and developing lawyers and legal professionals
A genuine passion for the in-house legal function and a clear point of view on what 'excellent' internal legal service looks like
Strong familiarity with consumer finance and residential mortgage products, or closely related regulated financial products, and the regulatory frameworks that govern them
Broad legal exposure across multiple disciplines, with the ability to operate as a pragmatic generalist while knowing when to go deep
Exceptional client-service orientation, with the ability to translate legal risk into clear, actionable business guidance
Strong operational instincts, including experience building repeatable processes, systems, and norms that scale
Excellent judgment, communication, negotiation, and drafting skills
Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environments, with the ability to balance risk management and velocity
JD from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of California, or eligibility for the in-house counsel exemption
Benefits
Generous health benefits: We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with options for flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
Unlimited paid time off: Recharge with unlimited paid time off and 10 company holidays.
Flexible remote and onsite work: Our teams work from many different locations and time zones. We support fully remote work and also have an amazing in-person environment in our downtown Palo Alto, CA HQ.
Fully paid parental leave: Point will supplement state Paid Family Leave (PFL) so employees receive 100% of their regular base pay, plus two additional weeks of fully paid leave after state PFL ends. In states without PFL, Point offers up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave. In addition, employees also receive 4 weeks of fully paid transition time, during which you may work 2–3 days per week while receiving full base pay.
Equity: We offer meaningful equity because we believe in sharing the value you help create. Your contributions directly impact our growth, and your equity gives you a stake in our future success.
Financial wellness: We provide 401K retirement plans for employees as well as guaranteed life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Extra work/life benefits: We provide monthly stipends for internet, mobile plans, wellness perks, and a one-time home office reimbursement.
Company
Point
Point is a home equity platform that allows homeowners to convert a portion of their home equity into cash without taking on a loan.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$928.7MKey Investors
Blue OwlAtalaya CapitalWestCap
2025-11-05Debt Financing· $390M
2025-06-05Debt Financing· $248.6M
2024-05-30Debt Financing· $141M
Leadership Team
Eddie Lim
Co-Founder
Eoin Matthews
CBO & Co-founder
Recent News
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