General Counsel

Upside

General Counsel overseeing all legal guidance and compliance for Upside, a technology-driven commerce platform. Leading a small legal team and managing commercial contracts in a hybrid environment.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $285,000 - $310,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal guidance across many subject areas, including contract law, privacy, data protection, consumer protection laws, employment, and commercial litigation
Oversee contract review and execution process for the entire company
As needed, draft and negotiate the largest commercial contracts with merchant partners, data providers, and vendors
Leverage AI to drive productivity and efficiency on legal matters across the company
Work with and manage our outside counsel firms

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience as a practicing attorney (including in-house or at a law firm)
Extensive experience and expertise with drafting and negotiating large commercial contracts
Experience with data privacy law is preferable
Ability to handle major problems in practice areas with little or no supervision
Sound business judgment and industry knowledge
Experience managing client relationships with business leaders
Experience in the technology industry is highly preferred
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively and work collaboratively with individuals at all levels
High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
J.D. degree and membership in at least one US state bar

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
Equity (ISOs)
401(k) program
Family planning programs + paid parental leave
Physical fitness and wellness memberships
Emotional and mental health support programs
Unlimited PTO + 10 paid federal holidays + our annual, week-long Winter Break
Flexible work environment
Lunch reimbursement for in-office employees
Employee Resource Groups
Learning and Development stipend
Transparent culture
Amazing mission!

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract lawprivacy lawdata protectionconsumer protection lawscommercial litigationdrafting contractsnegotiating contractsdata privacy lawlegal guidancelegal productivity

Soft Skills

business judgmentclient relationship managementproject managementdeadline managementinterpersonal skillscollaborationattention to detailorganizational skillsindependenceproblem-solving

Certifications

J.D. degreeUS state bar membership