About Us

We saw a problem within the life insurance industry: getting covered took too long, involved too much paperwork, and required too many in-person meetings with sales agents. Having lost his father at a young age, our CEO, Jamie, was determined to make it easier for people to get the coverage they needed to provide for their families. So, we got to work. We developed a method of real-time underwriting leveraging AI and, in doing so, reduced the months-long process of applying for life insurance to minutes. Our digital experience is quick (instant decisions!), loved by users (check out our Trustpilot or Google reviews) and prolific ($74 billion+ in coverage provided).

About the Role

Ladder is hiring a Corporate Counsel who is passionate about commercial contracting (both inbound and outbound), enjoys the thrill of the deal while working towards a common goal and is a people-person. This role is designed for someone who thrives by collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders to solve problems and appropriately assess risk. The successful candidate is a clear communicator with sound judgment as well as proven experience effectively providing legal advice and negotiating with sophisticated counterparties in a fast-paced environment.  The ideal candidate is ready, willing and able to support other functions within our lean but mighty legal team including assisting our product and engineering teams, privacy, IP, and regulatory matters. Ladder is headquartered in downtown Palo Alto and we prefer the Corporate Counsel to be in the office 1-2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support Ladder’s commercial legal function by negotiating contracts (both inbound and outbound) with our commercial partners to accelerate the growth of our business
• Advise on a broad range of legal issues including product, CX, regulatory, IP, and data privacy and security
• Support scaling projects that directly impact the growth of the commercial legal function
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, templates, nondisclosure agreements, terms of use, and other key legal documents
• Collaborate with partners, marketing, product, finance and additional stakeholders on key initiatives
• Support and/or manage various legal matters as they arise

Requirements

• JD and membership in at least one state bar
• 3+ years of relevant firm and/or in-house legal experience
• Demonstrated sound judgment, negotiation and analytical skills
• Ability to find creative solutions and balance legal risk with business objectives
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience learning new areas of law
• Team-player willing to take on any project that comes up
• Interpreting and complying with regulations in a variety of jurisdictions experience a plus
• Prior experience in or knowledge of insurance regulatory law a plus  
  
  

  What we offer

  Whether you work in our beautiful office in Palo Alto or remotely, Ladder is highly collaborative and fun. To support you in your role, we offer fantastic perks and benefits that reflect our mission of care and support, including:

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage | We offer competitive healthcare and dental plans for you and your family.
  • Flexible paid time off | Take the time that you need to rest and recharge, including our week-long winter holiday closure. 
  • Stock options | We offer competitive stock option packages to participate in the success of building Ladder, including an extended option exercise window of 7 years after two years with Ladder.
  • A rewarding 401k match program | We'll match up to 4% of your contributions as you save for your retirement goals.
  • Commuter benefits | When you work from the office, you will receive pre-tax benefits for your commute and free parking.
  • A stocked, beautiful new office | Located in downtown Palo Alto, our office was specifically designed to accommodate all working styles. We've invested in technology to support our hybrid team, plus we provide office snacks and catered lunches so that team members can work well and have fun together.
  • Paid parental leave | We think it's crucial that new parents have time to adjust to their new lives without worrying about work, so we provide all parents inclusive of birthing, adoption, or fostering ten weeks of paid baby bonding.
  • Work-from-home flexibility and support | We recognize that everyone's homelife is different and support remote and hybrid work. Upon joining, we provide a one-time $500 remote office stipend for all team members and then a monthly $150 stipend to cover WFH costs such as the internet.

  Fun company-wide events | Whether we work locally or remotely, we genuinely enjoy spending time together. That’s why we plan fun virtual and in-person events to let loose and laugh.
  
  The base pay range targeted for this position is $188,000 - $197,000 per year. Base pay is determined by market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is eligible for equity and benefits as shared above.
  
  Ladder is building a diverse team of talented and enthusiastic people. We are an equal opportunity workplace. At Ladder, differences are celebrated and supported to benefit our people, products, and community. Let us know why you're interested in this position and what unique contributions you can make to the Ladder team. We look forward to hearing from you.