Counsel, Commercial (Vendor Management)

Overview

This role involves serving as Counsel, Commercial within the Commercial Legal Team, acting as the primary legal partner to the vendor management team. The position requires providing legal and business advice on various agreements including vendor, sales, and partnership contracts. The role also focuses on improving contracting processes and procedures while collaborating closely with in-house attorneys and outside counsel to support a rapidly growing business. The Counsel will build strong relationships across the organization and engage with cross-functional teams and leadership on legal matters related to customers, partners, and vendors. This position reports to the Senior Director, Associate General Counsel of Commercial Legal.

The role offers flexibility to work remotely anywhere within the United States or from the Oakland headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Support negotiation and review of agreements with vendors.
• Collaborate with internal sales, partnership, product, and operational teams to support customer and partnership agreements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including sales, product, compliance, and finance to facilitate the sale of products and services.
• Work collaboratively with Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance teams on cross-functional priorities and initiatives.
• Assist in developing agreement templates and playbooks to enhance efficiency and scalability within the Commercial Legal Team.
• Provide practical legal advice and develop strong working relationships with cross-functional peers and business stakeholders.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in commercial contracts, preferably with experience at both a top law firm and in-house.
• Industry experience in FinTech, payments, financial services/banking, and/or software technology.
• Working knowledge of the regulatory landscape in the payments and issuing space in the United States.
• Experience using AI tools to enhance work efficiency.
• Strong ownership mentality with the ability to independently manage complex projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to constructively challenge and be challenged internally and with clients.
• Advanced problem-solving skills to quickly analyze issues and deliver solutions.
• Highly responsive, customer-focused, and deadline-oriented.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and membership in good standing of a State Bar.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is calibrated based on work location within the United States, divided into three tiers:

• National: Baseline tier covering most geographic areas.
• Premium: Elevated tier for higher cost-of-living areas such as Los Angeles, CA and Seattle, WA.
• Premium Plus: Highest tier for expensive areas like the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City.

Base salary ranges for this position are:

• National: $188,800 - $236,000
• Premium: $204,600 - $255,800
• Premium Plus: $220,400 - $275,500

Additional compensation includes annual bonuses based on individual and company performance.

Benefits include:

• Multiple health insurance options.
• Flexible time off.
• Retirement savings program with company contributions and after-tax options.
• Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of parental leave.
• Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice.
• Monthly stipend to support remote work.
• Annual development funds for professional growth.
• Flexibility to live and work in locations that best suit personal and family needs.

Location

This position can be performed remotely anywhere within the United States or from the Oakland, California headquarters.

Hiring Process

• Application submission
• Recruiter video call
• Hiring manager video call
• Virtual onsite interviews (4-5 sessions, 45 minutes each)
• Offer