General Counsel: AI-Driven Compliance & Growth

Upside; Washington; Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Equity (ISOs)

401(k) program

Family planning + paid parental leave

Unlimited PTO + holidays

Flexible work environment

Lunch reimbursement

Employee Resource Groups

Learning & Development stipend

Transparent culture

Mission-driven

Job summary

Upside is seeking an experienced executive attorney to serve as General Counsel, reporting to the CFO and mentoring Deputy General Counsels. This hybrid role is based in our DC office with in-person attendance Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

You will guide legal strategy, oversee contracting, and collaborate with outside counsel and leadership across the company. The role requires 15+ years of practice, strong contract drafting/negotiation, data privacy experience, and a solid business mindset.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience as a practicing attorney (including in-house or at a law firm).
• Extensive experience and expertise with drafting and negotiating large commercial contracts.
• Experience with data privacy law is preferable.
• Ability to handle major problems in practice areas with little or no supervision.
• Sound business judgment and industry knowledge.
• Experience managing client relationships with business leaders.
• Experience in the technology industry is highly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively and work collaboratively with individuals at all levels.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• J.D. degree and membership in at least one US state bar

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance across many subject areas, including contract law, privacy, data protection, consumer protection laws, employment, and commercial litigation.
• Oversee contract review and execution process for the entire company.
• As needed, draft and negotiate the largest commercial contracts with merchant partners, data providers, and vendors.
• Leverage AI to drive productivity and efficiency on legal matters across the company.
• Work with and manage our outside counsel firms

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Data privacy

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Business judgment

In-house experience

Technology industry knowledge

Education

J.D. degree

US state bar admission

Job description

Upside is seeking an experienced executive attorney to serve as General Counsel, reporting to the CFO and mentoring Deputy General Counsels. This hybrid role is based in our DC office with in-person attendance Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

You will guide legal strategy, oversee contracting, and collaborate with outside counsel and leadership across the company. The role requires 15+ years of practice, strong contract drafting/negotiation, data privacy experience, and a solid business mindset.