Senior Legal Counsel - Capital Markets

August 2

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Description

• Lead the legal negotiations on critical multi-billion dollar deals in the capital markets space • Work closely with our capital markets and finance teams to structure novel deals with key investors in order to ensure capital commitments for Upstart • Provide legal and strategic guidance to assess and mitigate legal risk by building a deep understanding of the business and collaborating with internal clients, including accounting, data analytics, product, treasury, operations and tax • Structure, review, draft, and negotiate agreements, including various financing facilities, with sophisticated counterparties • Develop processes and templates for commercial transactions to support and drive the business

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 • Team mentality

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