Legal Counsel - Capital Markets

October 10

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Upstart

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Personal Loans • FinTech • Marketplace Lending • Artificial intelligence • Finance

1001 - 5000

Description

• Upstart is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. • Upstart’s legal team is a key component of the company, helping Upstart innovate in the fintech space across multiple products. • The capital markets legal team is seeking a Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel, who can lead and negotiate complex capital markets transactions.

Requirements

• J.D. degree with solid academic credentials and a state bar membership (CA or NY preferred) • 5+ years of experience with a minimum of 3 years at a top-tier law firm; experience in debt finance, capital markets, private credit or structured finance preferred • Self-starter who thrives under limited direction and is excited by challenges • Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively and proactively provide quick, concise, and practical legal advice • Eager to develop expertise in new or unfamiliar areas of law • Adaptability; willingness to be flexible and excited to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment • Experience with asset-backed securitizations, secured and unsecured lending and credit facilities (preferred) • Experience setting up joint ventures, co-investments or funds; experience negotiating against or working with large private equity / credit funds (preferred) • Strong law firm training and some in-house experience at a fintech company preferred

Benefits

• 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