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Neighborly Software

Cloud-based platform for disaster recovery administration

Lead Contract Attorney

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
JD
Remote in USA
Remote
LegalLegal Counsel & Legal Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
  • At least 7 years of relevant experience, including commercial contracting in a law firm or in-house environment and direct experience with SaaS or technology agreements.
  • Exposure to government contracting, preferably at the state or local level.
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the judgment to operate independently on complex matters.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Primarily own end-to-end drafting, review, and negotiation of sales agreements, including SaaS subscription agreements, master services agreements, and amendments; state and local government contracts, including request-for-proposal-driven agreements; escalating to the General Counsel only when necessary.
  • Assist on more complicated sales and technology agreements, including subcontractor, reseller, and partner agreements, as well as data processing agreements, security addenda, and service-level agreements.
  • Negotiate key risk provisions, including limitation of liability, indemnification, and insurance; data privacy, security, and breach-related terms; and confidentiality, intellectual property, and data ownership.
  • Manage multiple concurrent contracts, maintaining consistency with company standards and risk positions, and escalate complex or high-risk matters to the General Counsel for final review.
  • Review and respond to public-sector solicitations, including requests for proposals and requests for quotations.
  • Identify and escalate non-standard or high-risk government terms.
  • Support compliance with applicable procurement rules, grant requirements, and data and security obligations.
  • Analyze subcontracting and flow-down provisions in partner agreements.
  • Partner with Sales and Finance to support deal structuring and execution, including renewals; provide practical legal guidance, resolve contract issues during negotiation, and communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
  • Provide first-pass legal support on complex sales-related matters involving Product, Security, or Compliance, with final review by the General Counsel.
  • Contribute to contract templates, playbooks, and standard positions.
  • Track and flag recurring negotiation issues or trends, and report relevant patterns to the General Counsel.
  • Support internal compliance efforts, including data privacy and security practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working directly with public-sector clients, including cities, counties, or state agencies.
  • Familiarity with data privacy and security terms in SaaS agreements.
  • Familiarity with SOC 2 or similar compliance frameworks.
  • Experience with subcontracting, reseller, or partner models.
  • Comfort advising on legal issues raised by new or emerging technology and products.

About the company

Neighborly Software provides a cloud-based platform for managing disaster recovery and community development programs for public sector clients like housing authorities and local governments. The subscription-based GovTech solution streamlines Housing and Community Development activities and accelerates fund disbursement through an intuitive cloud interface. It differentiates itself through broad adoption, with more than 30% of U.S. jurisdictions using its platform, and by supporting initiatives such as Solar for All. Its goal is to increase the efficiency and impact of government-funded programs by speeding up processes and delivering benefits to those in need.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$150K

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • FY 2026 HUD funding reached $77.3 billion, expanding Neighborly's addressable workflow volume.
  • Raleigh's 2025 pilot cut duplicate work 30%, strengthening sales proof.
  • The June 2026 Atlanta Tech Village graduation shows durable scale beyond startup infrastructure.

What critics are saying

  • Neighborly depends on HUD, and FY 2026 CDBG and HOME stayed flat.
  • HUD management funding fell 21% in FY 2026, pressuring agency technology budgets.
  • If HUD procurement consolidates around bundled suites, Neighborly loses its core entitlement moat.

What makes Neighborly Software unique

  • HUD IDIS integration, launched July 2025, cuts duplicate reporting and manual reconciliation.
  • More than 700 agencies use Neighborly, giving it unmatched public-program workflow data.
  • On September 30, 2026, Aaron Coleman replaced Jason Rusnak, signaling scaling discipline.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Hybrid Work Options

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50 States Today
Sep 30th, 2026
Neighborly Software names Aaron Coleman Chief Executive Officer.

Neighborly Software names Aaron Coleman Chief Executive Officer. Co-founder Jason Rusnak becomes Chairman of the Board after eleven years leading the company ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / - Neighborly Software, the platform state and local agencies use to administer government-funded programs, announced today that Aaron Coleman has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective September 28. Co-founder Jason Rusnak, who led the company as President and CEO since its founding in 2016, has become Chairman of the Board. Rusnak initiated the succession earlier this year and worked with the company's Board and its investment partner, Falfurrias Growth Partners, on the search. "Eleven years in, Neighborly Software has reached a different stage, and it calls for a different set of skills than the ones that got it started," said Rusnak. "I'm a builder. Aaron has scaled a government technology business several times our size, and he's done it without losing sight of the customer. I met a lot of good people through this process and came away certain about him. I'm staying on as Chairman because I believe in where this company is going." Coleman most recently served as Chief Operating Officer at NEOGOV, a leading provider of workforce software for public-sector agencies, where he helped scale the business through a period of rapid growth. Over the course of his career, he has overseen the integration of more than ten acquisitions and previously served as Chief Executive Officer of a publicly traded company. "What attracted me to Neighborly Software is the combination of an important mission, a strong team and an opportunity to build on what Jason has created. I have deep experience in government technology, and I understand how important it is that the technology behind these programs works for the agencies and communities that depend on them. My first priority is to listen to our clients and our people, learn the business, and build from the strong foundation already in place." "Jason built something rare: a company its clients trust and its people are proud of," said Amy Brandt, Partner at Falfurrias Growth Partners. "He led this transition himself, and he did it the right way. We have great confidence in Aaron and in the team around him." About Neighborly Software Neighborly Software provides the platform agencies use to run government-funded programs. It configures to the rules of each funding stream, connects work that is otherwise scattered across systems and channels, and comes with a team that brings best practices learned across more than 700 agencies. The result: compliance holds, the work keeps moving, and every dollar reaches the community it was meant to serve faster. Founded in Atlanta in 2016. Learn more at https://neighborlysoftware.com. About Falfurrias Growth Partners Falfurrias Growth Partners is an operationally focused middle-market investment fund focused on investing in high-growth companies in the software and business services sectors. The team is comprised of investors and proven operators, as well as in-house resources across strategy & market insights, finance / integration, human capital, and technology. The new fund strategy was launched in 2023 and is led by Cam Dyer, Partner and Chairman of Falfurrias Growth Partners I's investment committee. The fund is managed by Falfurrias Management Partners, a Charlotte-based investment firm founded in 2006 by Hugh McColl Jr., former chairman and CEO of Bank of America; Marc Oken, former CFO of Bank of America; and Managing Partner Ed McMahan. The firm has raised approximately $4.0 billion across eight funds and invests in growing, middle-market businesses in sectors where the firm's operational resources, relationships, and sector expertise can be employed to complement portfolio company executive teams in support of growth objectives. For more information, visit https://falfurrias.com/. Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. 50 States Today do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

GCCRise™ India
Mar 30th, 2026
Neighborly appoints Rohit Gupta as India GCC leader in Bengaluru.

Neighborly appoints Rohit Gupta as India GCC leader in Bengaluru. Audio Player Neighborly has appointed Rohit Gupta as Vice President and India Global Capability Center (GCC) Leader, reinforcing its focus on strengthening global technology and operations capabilities. Leadership mandate. Based in Bengaluru, Gupta will lead Neighborly's India GCC with a clear mandate to build a high-performing, globally integrated organization. His role centers on driving execution excellence, operational clarity, and scalable growth. Strategic priorities. In his new role, Gupta will: * Advance the company's digital and technology platforms * Enable seamless collaboration across global teams * Drive speed, accountability, and alignment in execution * Build an environment that supports high team performance Professional background. Gupta brings extensive experience as a product and organizational leader, with exposure across the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Prior to joining Neighborly, he served as Director of Product Management at Cimpress, where he led multi-year product strategy and execution for platforms supporting large-scale, complex operations. Domain expertise. His expertise spans building mission-critical systems at the intersection of: * Software platforms * Manufacturing and fulfillment * Logistics and delivery networks He has consistently driven improvements in delivery speed, operational reliability, and cost efficiency through platform innovation. Technology and operating approach. Gupta is focused on leveraging advanced technologies, including AI and machine learning, to build adaptive and self-optimizing systems. A key aspect of his leadership approach includes: * Scaling globally distributed teams * Emphasizing clarity and accountability Credit risk * Aligning teams with long-term strategic goals His methodology combines systems thinking with organizational design to translate operational complexity into scalable, high-impact outcomes. Conclusion. This appointment marks a strategic step for Neighborly in strengthening its India GCC as a core hub for technology innovation and operational execution, aligned with its global growth objectives. Read more full news: Here

Neighborly Software
Jul 14th, 2025
Neighborly Software Announces Direct Integration with HUD's IDIS System

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ - Neighborly Software, a leading provider of SaaS solutions for government housing and community development programs, today announced the upcoming launch of its pioneering integration with HUD's Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).

PE Hub
Oct 15th, 2024
Falfurrias invests in govtech firm Neighborly Software | PE Hub

Neighborly Software co-founder and President Jason Rusnak, and co-founder and Chief Operating Officer Chris Behm will continue to lead the company.

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Mar 15th, 2022
Neighborly Software launches Neighborly Navigator

Neighborly Software is launching a new podcast series, the Neighborly Navigator!