Senior Corporate Counsel

Kin is on a mission to change home insurance from what it is to what it should be. Whether we’re leveraging data to create customizable coverage or providing claims service that goes above and beyond expectations, our members are at the heart of everything we do. In the face of ever-growing climate risk, they deserve an insurance company that cares about them. We aim to stick with our members through thick and thin.

We use efficient technology that lets homeowners buy directly from us to keep costs down. This is the essence of Kin. Our approach has fostered amazing growth, attracted marquee investors, and earned us accolades, including being named to:

• Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2024).

• Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021- 2023).

• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

• Forbes’ Fintech 50.

Simply put, our people are what make us great – we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.

So, what’s the role?

We are adding a Senior Corporate Counsel opportunity to our legal team! In this role, you will operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and must exhibit strong emotional intelligence, self-motivation and legal, interpersonal and communication skills. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will handle corporate securities and governance matters, and play a key role in other legal areas as needed, including equity and debt financings and M&A transactions.  This role requires a proactive, flexible, and positive mindset and someone who is a problem-solver at their core. You will have the opportunity to focus on improving legal operations and must be comfortable working in a high-growth, startup environment. The ideal candidate is an experienced corporate lawyer with deep knowledge of public and private securities and corporate governance.  Kin has a remote, US-based workplace. 

A day in the life could include: 

• Providing legal guidance and support on a wide range of securities and corporate governance matters, including equity administration, investor relations and secondary market transactions

• Assisting in the design and implementation of an enhanced control framework in anticipation of a possible IPO  

• Reviewing, negotiating, and drafting legal documents

• Working with Kin’s board of directors, including helping prepare board meeting materials and minutes and obtaining Board approvals and consent

• Helping ensure ongoing compliance with debt and equity financing agreements 

• Advising on potential legal risks and developing strategies to mitigate those risks

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that the company's business activities are in compliance with relevant laws and regulations

• Assisting with the management of outside counsel and legal expenses

• Staying up-to-date on developments in corporate and securities laws

I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and admission to a state bar

• 5-8+ years of combined experience at a major law firm or in-house legal department of a high-growth private company with a focus on securities and corporate governance

• Experience working with high-growth, private companies, particularly in the tech, fintech or insurtech sectors

• Outstanding communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Experience executing projects in a complex organizational environment and the ability to work on several diverse projects at the same time

Bonus Points:

• IPO Experience

Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance

• Flexible PTO policy 

• Remote work

• Generous equity package

• 401K with company match

• Parental leave

• Continuing education and professional development

• The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact

For Sales Agents and Customer Service Agents: These roles sit in any of the following 30 states: AL, AZ, CO, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI.

For all other positions, these roles can sit in any of the following 40 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA (exempt only), CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above.

State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

About Kin

Kin is the only pure-play, direct-to-consumer digital insurer focused on the growing home insurance market. We make policies convenient and affordable through a technology platform that delivers a seamless user experience, customized options for coverage, and fast, high-quality claims service. Kin is a fully licensed carrier that offers coverage through its reciprocal exchanges which are owned by its policyholders. To learn more, visit www.kin.com.

EEOC Statement

Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.