Assistant General Counsel, Commercial

Upstart

Assistant General Counsel leading a legal team at Upstart, negotiating commercial contracts to support lending partnerships. Directly involved in handling third-party contracts for the company.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $239,200 - $331,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team rebuild of commercial attorneys
Negotiate and draft contracts covering a large range of subject matter, as your team will be responsible for all of Upstart’s third party contracts other than those with its financiers/investors
Support the lending partnerships sales team at Upstart

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience practicing commercial transactions, including representing an in-house sales team.
Experience managing a team of lawyers and legal professionals.
Balances work as an individual contributor and as a people manager.
Prior law firm and in-house experience.
Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills
Expertise in contract law
Experience placing a lien on an asset and perfecting the lien

Benefits

Comp & perks

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!).

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract draftingcontract negotiationcontract lawcommercial transactionslien placementlien perfection

Soft Skills

team managementindividual contributionpeople management