Assistant General Counsel, Commercial
Upstart
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $239,200 - $331,000 per year
About the role
- 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
- 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
- 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
contract draftingcontract negotiationcontract lawcommercial transactionslien placementlien perfection
Soft Skills
team managementindividual contributionpeople management