Senior Corporate Counsel

Upstart; United States; Remote; USD 171,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Corporate Counsel, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping corporate governance and compliance in a dynamic fintech environment. This exciting opportunity allows you to provide strategic legal guidance on securities laws and corporate finance transactions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. With a commitment to innovation and diversity, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a flexible remote work environment. If you're passionate about legal excellence and ready to drive change, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life and disability insurance

Generous holiday and vacation leave

Parental and family care leave programs

Annual wellness reimbursement programs

Social activities and team events

Catered lunches and snacks

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience in corporate and securities law.
• Strong knowledge of securities laws and regulations.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on federal securities laws and compliance.
• Draft SEC filings and manage corporate governance practices.
• Lead corporate finance transactions and support board meetings.

Skills

Corporate and Securities Law

Legal Compliance

Project Management

Communication Skills

Corporate Governance

Decision Making

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

About Upstart

Upstart is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. By leveraging Upstart's AI marketplace, Upstart-powered banks and credit unions can have higher approval rates and lower loss rates across races, ages, and genders, while simultaneously delivering the exceptional digital-first lending experience their customers demand. More than two-thirds of Upstart loans are approved instantly and are fully automated.

Upstart is a digital-first company, which means that most Upstarters live and work anywhere in the United States. However, we also have offices in San Mateo, California; Columbus, Ohio; and Austin, Texas.

Most Upstarters join us because they connect with our mission of enabling access to effortless credit based on true risk. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Upstart, we’d love to hear from you!

The Team:

Upstart’s legal team is a key component of the company, helping Upstart innovate in the fintech space across multiple products and supporting its mission of expanding access to credit based on true risk. We are a team of savvy, hardworking and genuinely nice individuals collaborating closely with the business in achieving its objectives.

As the Senior Corporate Counsel - Corporate & Securities at Upstart, you will help lead major work streams related to Upstart’s public company obligations and corporate governance practices. You will also assist with strategic transactions like equity and debt offerings and M&A transactions. This role will work with a wide variety of partners, including investor relations, accounting, stock administration, treasury and compliance.

Position Location - This role is available in the following locations: Remote

Time Zone Requirements - This team operates on West Coast time zones.

Travel Requirements - As a digital first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. The majority of our employees can live and work anywhere in the U.S but are encouraged to still spend high quality time in-person collaborating via regular onsites. The in-person sessions’ cadence varies depending on the team and role; most teams meet once or twice per quarter for 2-4 consecutive days at a time.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Provide legal advice and practical, business-oriented legal solutions and ensure compliance with respect to matters arising under federal securities laws, SEC rules and regulations and NASDAQ requirements
• Partner with cross-functional teams on disclosure matters, including drafting and advising on SEC filings (including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.) and reviewing earnings and other press releases, presentations, significant internal communications and other announcements
• Draft the proxy statement and related materials for the annual stockholders’ meeting
• Lead corporate finance transactions, including debt and equity capital markets offerings
• Support Upstart’s Board of Directors’ and its committees’ meetings, including preparing meeting agendas, minutes, resolutions and board materials
• Review Section 16 filings, including Forms 3, 4 and 5, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements
• Advise on corporate governance best practices and administer certain corporate policies and programs, such as the insider trading policy, related party transaction policy and Rule 10b5-1 plans
• Counsel on a range of corporate-related matters such as executive compensation, equity plans, stock administration and related policies
• Help with special corporate projects, including strategic transactions and legal trainings.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum qualifications:
• J.D. degree with solid academic credentials and a state bar membership (CA or NY preferred)
• 5+ years of legal experience in corporate and securities law at a major law firm and/or in-house at a public company
• Excellent knowledge of securities laws and regulations, including the 1933 and 1934 Acts
• Solid corporate governance experience working on board of directors and board committee matters
• Familiarity and experience with corporate finance transactions, including in debt and equity capital markets
• Self-starter who thrives under limited direction and is excited by challenges
• Strong communication and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively and proactively provide quick, concise, and practical legal advice
• Excellent judgment with demonstrated decision-making capability while dealing with legal, regulatory and business issues involving competing interests
• Team mentality

• Preferred qualifications:
  • Prior in-house legal experience at a public company
  • Experience leading mergers and acquisitions transactions
  • Experience in the financial services or fintech space

What you'll love:

• Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to $4,500 and immediate vesting and after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous holiday, vacation, sick and safety leave
• Supportive parental, family care, and military leave programs
• Annual wellness, technology & ergonomic reimbursement programs
• Social activities including team events and onsites, all-company updates, employee resource groups (ERGs), and other interest groups such as book clubs, fitness, investing, and volunteering
• Catered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices

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At Upstart, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will depend on your geographic location–with our “digital first” philosophy, Upstart uses compensation regions that vary depending on location. Individual pay is also determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

In addition, Upstart provides employees with target bonuses, equity compensation, and generous benefits packages (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k).

United States | Remote - Anticipated Base Salary Range $171,400 — $237,200 USD

Upstart is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that underrepresented classes receive better access to affordable credit, and are just as committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices. We celebrate all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and know that we can only become better together.

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