Counsel II, Capital Markets

Overview

The legal team is seeking a Counsel II, Capital Markets to support the organization’s growing Corporate Affairs function. This role focuses on helping build a diversified capitalization strategy and advising on capital markets and finance-related legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Support the capital markets team in building the organization’s network of capital sources and strategies, including capital markets international expansion
• Support the bank partnerships team in building the organization’s network of originating and card issuing partner banks
• Guide financing transactions and initiatives from a legal perspective, from strategy discussions through deal execution
• Draft, review, and negotiate US and international capital markets deal documents, including:
  • credit and security agreements
  • loan sale agreements
  • indentures
  • officer certificates
  • board and shareholder resolutions
  • side letters
• Apply knowledge of lending and securities laws and regulations relevant to capital markets transactions
• Communicate legal advice in a clear, concise, and timely manner
• Assist with other special projects as needed

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant law-firm experience; additional in-house experience is preferred (particularly from a high-growth fintech start-up)
• JD degree from a well-regarded law school
• Membership in good standing in a US state bar
• Prior experience in structured and/or debt finance, including:
  • term, revolving, and asset-based lending
  • warehouse and asset-backed financing
  • loan sales
  • securitizations
  • creative forms of funding
• Outstanding integrity and work ethic
• Excellent business judgment and interpersonal skills to facilitate negotiations with external and internal stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; meticulous attention to detail; maturity; business-oriented mindset; proactivity; excellent attitude
• Proven experience as a key contributing member of a high-performing team
• Self-motivation and willingness to take ownership of projects
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Grade: M
Equity Grade: 6

Employees new to the organization typically come in at the start of the pay range.

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include:

• equity rewards
• monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending
• benefits, including 100% subsidized medical coverage, and dental and vision for you and your dependents

USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $185,000 - $245,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $164,000 - $224,000

Location

Remote-first with flexibility built in. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an office, and a few may be office-based. All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• The organization provides an inclusive interview process and accommodations for candidates with disabilities.
• For positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles, the organization considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records as required by law.