Corporate Counsel

$150,000 - $185,000/Yr

Prizeout - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

Prizeout is a leading New York City based fintech company where innovation meets financial empowerment. We provide rewards and loyalty solutions to partners that revolutionize the way their customers engage and maximize their financial potential. We're seeking passionate individuals to drive our mission forward and transform the landscape of advertising and financial technology. We have built a team that values humility and innovation and we believe that embracing challenges makes us better. We hire people we trust, who will live these values and who are able to find a way to navigate through obstacles, embody an entrepreneurial spirit, and maintain a spirit of optimism. If that's you, please read on and apply today!

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance on corporate governance, contractual matters and regulatory compliance; Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents with clients, internal employees, vendors, and other parties
• Assist with corporate transactions, including fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic partnerships
• Counsel Prizeout's product team on a range of issues including data and privacy compliance, commercial contracts, terms and conditions, privacy policies, consumer and financial regulatory compliance, go-to-market strategy, risk and marketing
• Oversee various legal aspects of corporate governance, including board and shareholder matters, agendas, minutes, consents and resolutions, as well as equity compensation matters, intellectual property protection, and data and privacy law compliance
• Collaborate with and manage outside counsel on specialized legal matters, such as intellectual property, human resources and employment matters
• Draft and update template agreements and corporate documents, corporate and information security policies and procedures
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, negotiations, and meetings with external parties
• Advise on employment matters as they arise, ensuring compliance with applicable law
• Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all legal records, documents and correspondence, including enhancing the legal team's processes and compliance frameworks

Requirements

• JD from a top law school and active member of the NY State Bar in good standing
• 4+ years of experience with a strong primary background in commercial / technology transactions with secondary experience in privacy law; Fintech experience is a plus
• Corporate law, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance is also preferable
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal teams, external clients, and outside counsel
• Expertise in negotiating, drafting, and modifying key terms of strategic commercial agreements
• Practical, solution-oriented legal approach with a talent for identifying creative and effective solutions to business challenges
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively to non-legal stakeholders
• Exceptional judgment, responsiveness and the ability to work independently, prioritizing tasks and meeting tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative, and high-growth environment
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach
• Must be willing to work full-time in New York City; this is not a remote role

Nice-to-haves

• Fintech experience is a plus

Benefits

• The expected salary range for this position is $150,000-$185,000 annually based on experience