Assistant General Counsel, Capital Markets Legal
Upstart
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $239,200 - $331,000 per year
About the role
- Partner closely with Upstart’s capital markets team to structure securitization transactions (including pass-throughs and asset-backed securitizations), complex purchase and sale agreement structures and other liquidity arrangements
- Review, draft and negotiate a variety of transactional documents opposite sophisticated institutional investors, including asset managers, private equity funds, hedge funds and pension funds
- Influence and marshall colleagues outside of the legal team and external parties to drive deals or projects to completion. Represent the legal team in high-level discussions with external parties, including outside counsel, auditors, regulators, and industry associations.
- Manage a team of five attorneys, some of whom are very senior. Anticipate and unblock obstacles for the team’s work.
- Create internal education on a variety of legal risks.
Requirements
- J.D. degree with solid academic credentials and a state bar membership
- 12 years of work experience, including both large law firm and in-house experience (in structured finance, debt finance or similar)
- Self-starter who is comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with competing priorities and possesses a “can-do” attitude
- Experienced in drafting and negotiating sophisticated transactional documents
- 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 products and areas of law
- Team player – no egos
- Prior experience managing a team of lawyers
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
- Generous 401(k) plan with Upstart matching $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 per year
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, with multiple plan options - Upstart covers 90% to 100% of the cost depending on the plans you choose
- Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans
- Income protection benefits, including company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, with options to purchase supplemental coverage
- Paid time off, sick and safe time, and company holidays
- Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments
- Family-centered benefits through Carrot and Cleo, supporting fertility, parenthood, and caregiving
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
- Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service
- Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you
- Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from
- Connection and community through team events and onsites, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
- Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our four offices, located in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
securitization transactionspurchase and sale agreementstransactional documentsstructured financedebt financelegal risk managementnegotiationdrafting
Soft Skills
communicationteam managementproblem-solvinginfluencingcollaborationself-starteradaptabilityproactive
Certifications
J.D. degreestate bar membership