Overview
A high-growth fintech organization is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its expanding legal team. This role involves managing a broad range of corporate, securities, and governance matters as the company scales. The position reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Commercial, and includes responsibilities in commercial contracting, incident management, and regulatory issues. This is a newly created role with evolving scope.
Responsibilities
- Manage corporate governance for the organization and its subsidiaries, including board and stockholder actions, subsidiary maintenance, and entity records
- Prepare and support board and committee materials; coordinate logistics and distribution with Finance
- Oversee legal aspects of cap table and equity matters such as option grants, 409A valuations, executive compensation, and equity refresh cycles in partnership with Finance and People teams
- Support corporate finance and transactional activities including equity, secondary transactions, debt, convertibles, and other financing arrangements
- Develop and maintain governance and transactional playbooks, templates, and processes to scale legal operations
- Assist with IPO readiness activities
- Manage outside counsel on corporate and securities matters
- Lead negotiation and execution of commercial agreements including NDAs, vendor agreements, and data processing agreements
- Support mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions as needed
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
- Minimum 4 years of corporate and securities experience at a top-tier law firm, with at least one in-house role preferably at a private, high-growth company
- Experience with a variety of corporate transactions including equity, secondary transactions, debt, and other complex financing arrangements
- Strong understanding of cap table mechanics, equity administration, and corporate governance for multi-entity structures
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts such as NDAs, vendor agreements, and data processing agreements
- Familiarity with integrating AI tools into legal work and understanding their impact on contracting, transaction management, and legal operations
- Pragmatic, business-minded approach with clear communication skills for legal and non-legal stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Public company reporting and securities compliance experience
- Experience in regulated industries such as fintech, financial services, or healthcare
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $190,000 - $215,000, determined by geographic location within the U.S., relevant skills, and experience
- Additional compensation may include bonuses, commissions, and equity
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% of compensation (immediately vested) and no plan fees
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Competitive time off and parental leave
- Financial wellness resources including unlimited access to digital tools and financial professionals
- Enhanced mental health support for employees and dependents
- Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
- Student loan resources
- Monthly work-from-home stipend and quarterly lifestyle stipend
- Team-building experiences ranging from virtual events to offsites
Location
This position is based in the United States. Compensation is adjusted based on the cost of labor in various U.S. markets.
This employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to inclusive hiring practices. Employment is at-will. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application process.