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Posted August 13, 2026

General Counsel

Homeaglow
New York, NY Remote Full Time
Reference: Homeaglow27

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    About Homeaglow 

    Homeaglow’s mission is to create happy homes. We delight customers and empower cleaning professionals by building the leading platform for home services. Today, we are the world’s largest marketplace for home cleanings. Tomorrow, we’ll be the world’s leading platform for all home services. 

    We are transforming the home services industry by making high-quality home cleanings more accessible, affordable, and transparent for everyone. We connect customers with independent, background-checked cleaning professionals through a modern technology platform that simplifies booking, pricing, and communication. 


    Why Join Homeaglow? 

    A True Startup Environment 

    Join a high-growth, entrepreneurial company where speed, ownership, and impact define the culture. 

    Sustained, Profitable Growth 

    Double-digit year-over-year growth at a nine-figure revenue scale, while serving less than 0.5% of U.S. households — with significant runway ahead. 

    Strong Unit Economics 

    Disciplined focus on LTV/CAC and long-term value creation drives sustainable expansion. 

    Bootstrapped & Focused 

    No liquidation preferences. No distracting investor pressure. Just stable priorities and long-term thinking.

    Real Economic Impact 

    Over 100,000 cleaning professionals have earned $250M+ through our platform. Average earnings are ~50% higher than traditional hotel housekeeping roles. 

    Vertical Expansion Strategy 

    Significant opportunity to expand into adjacent services and deepen customer relationships. 

    Building a World-Class Team 

    Be part of a professional, high-caliber team scaling a category-defining platform 


    Position Summary 

    The General Counsel serves as the chief legal officer of the organization and is responsible for overseeing all legal matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, managing legal risks, and providing strategic legal guidance to executive leadership. The General Counsel acts as a key advisor in business strategy, governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management. 


    Key Responsibilities 


    Legal Strategy & Advisory 

    ● Provide proactive, strategic legal advice to the CEO, President and executive leadership team. 

    ● Align legal strategy with overall business objectives. 

    ● Identify and mitigate legal risks across all business operations. 


    Corporate Governance 

    ● Advise on corporate governance best practices.

    ● Support Board governance, including preparing resolutions and reviewing materials. 

    ● Ensure compliance with bylaws, charters, and corporate policies. 


    Regulatory Compliance 

    ● Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local laws and industry regulations, including those relating to worker classification and advertising/marketing. 

    ● Develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs. 

    ● Manage internal investigations and regulatory inquiries. 


    Contracts & Transactions 

    ● Oversee drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts. 

    ● Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, financing rounds, and other strategic transactions. 

    ● Ensure protection of intellectual property and proprietary information.


    Risk Management 

    ● Advise on enterprise risk management. 

    ● Review insurance coverage and risk mitigation policies.

    ● Develop crisis response strategies. 


    Leadership & Team Management 

    ● Build and lead the internal legal team. 

    ● Manage legal department budget. 

    ● Foster cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Product and Compliance teams. 



    Qualifications 

    Education & Experience 

    ● Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. 

    ● Active bar membership in good standing & In-House experience required,  

    ● 10+ years of legal experience, with significant experience in corporate law

     

    Skills & Competencies 

    ● Strong business acumen and strategic thinking. 

    ● Excellent negotiation and communication skills. 

    ● High ethical standards and professional integrity. 

    ● Ability to manage complex legal matters and multiple priorities. 


    Preferred Qualifications

    ● Experience in a B2C e-commerce company (ideally a platform marketplace (e.g., Uber, Instacart)). 

    ● Experience working with founders. 

    ● Background in diverse legal disciplines (including corporate law, advertising law, and employment law). 


    Compensation & Benefits 

    ● Competitive base salary 

    ● Performance-based bonus 

    ● Equity 

    ● Comprehensive benefits package



    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Homeaglow is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

    Accommodations

    We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout our hiring process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments.

    Pay Transparency

    Compensation ranges are available upon request. Final offers are based on experience, skills, and location in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws.





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