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 projects related to Upstart’s public company disclosures and Upstart’s corporate governance practices. You will also assist with strategic transactions like private and public securities offerings.
How you’ll make an impact
- Provide legal support for the quarterly earnings process
- Draft, review and update SEC filings such as the 10-K, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and Section 16 filings
- Project manage the proxy statement and advise on executive compensation matters
- Prepare Board and Board committee written consents, meeting materials, meeting minutes and resolutions
- Help execute strategic transactions like debt and equity offerings and assist with M&A deals
- Advise on insider trading issues and equity plan matters and review 10b5-1 trading plans
Minimum Qualifications
- J.D. degree with solid academic credentials and a state bar membership (CA or NY preferred)
- 7+ 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 Exchange Act filings like 10-Ks, 10-Qs, proxy statements, earnings releases and 8-Ks
- Solid corporate governance experience working on board of directors’ and board committee matters
- Familiarity and experience with corporate finance transactions, including in the 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
- 2+ years of in-house legal experience at a public company
- Experience leading mergers and acquisitions deals
- Experience in the financial services or fintech space
Position location: This role is available in the following locations: Remote
Time zone requirements: The team operates on the West coast time zone.
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 at least once per quarter for 2-4 consecutive days at a time.
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
Base Salary: 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.
Salary Range: $161,700 — $223,800 USD
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email candidate_accommodations@upstart.com
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