legal
Posted 3 hours agoAssociate Commercial Counsel
at Upgraded
San Francisco, United StatesHybrid
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end contract negotiation process for assigned contracts, from initial drafting and review through negotiation and execution for contracts such as vendor/procurement agreements, NDAs, purchase and servicing agreements, marketing and referral partnership agreements
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, finance, vendor management, and business teams, to ensure contracts meet business objectives and risk appetites
- Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and legal
- Build trust and manage conflicting demands from multiple business clients What We Look For:
- Proven track record of communicating complex contract issues effectively and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
Requirements
- Hybrid work schedule: Tu/Thu in office required for candidates in the SF Bay Area, Orange County, Atlanta, and Phoenix. What You’ll Do:
- JD degree from an accredited law school and current member in good standing with a US state bar (CA preferred). 1-3 years of
- experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of contracts at a law firm and/or an in-house legal team
- Sound understanding of legal principles and contract law
- Ability to adeptly handle multiple contracts concurrently while maintaining a focus on efficient prioritization
- Eagerness for learning new knowledge in the ever-evolving fintech landscape, demonstrating a genuine curiosity for fintech innovations and contractual frameworks
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and meet deadlines
- English is required for all positions, as it involves interacting with staff at Upgrade's offices worldwide.
Benefits
- Since 2017, we’ve helped over 7.5 million customers access over $42 billion in consumer credit.
- We’re backed by some of the most prominent technology investors and were most recently valued at $7.3B.
- Competitive salary and stock option plan
- Medical, dental and vision insurance with employer paid options Flexible PTO
- Opportunities for professional growth and development Paid parental leave
- The compensation range of this position in San Francisco, CA is USD $130,000 - $150,000 annually plus equity and benefits.
- Within this range, an individual's base pay will be dependent on a variety of factors, including without limitation, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. #LI-Hybrid
Additional details
- Upgrade helps customers move in the right direction with affordable and responsible financial products.
- With a relentless focus on improving our customers' financial well-being, we build products that put more money in their pocket and support their journey toward a better financial future.
- We’re consistently recognized for our collaborative and inclusive culture.
- Most recently, we were named one of the World’s Top Fintech Companies by CNBC, Best Places to Work by Built In, Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Times, America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek, Best Startup Employer by Forbes, and Healthiest Employers by Phoenix Business Journal.
- We’re looking for new team members who get excited about designing and delivering new and better products. Come join us and help build a better financial future for millions of people. About the Role:
- The Associate Commercial Counsel is a key member of Upgrade’s legal team in San Francisco.
- In this role, you will help drive commercial contract review and execution, build effective cross-functional working relationships, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to meet business objectives and protect the company from risk.
- As a member of legal, you’re at the forefront of innovation and product iteration - we play a key role helping teams explore new ideas and realize goals.
- That means you’ll learn a lot and have ample opportunity to apply it.
- We’re also team-oriented and will eagerly share information and resources.