Deputy General Counsel
About The Position
The Deputy General Counsel supports the company’s legal affairs and reports directly to the General Counsel. The role works closely with executives, senior management, external stakeholders, and the Director of Compliance on product and business development, legal and regulatory operations, and company-wide matters. It also provides generalist in-house legal support across departments and functions, including legal review, guidance, and advice on broader strategic issues. The position calls for sound judgment in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, with the ability to build consensus and lead cross-functional initiatives. This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office, preferably in Washington, D.C., or South San Francisco, California. The expected total compensation range is $250,000–$380,000, inclusive of base salary and bonus eligibility.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
- 12–15 years of combined relevant experience in law firms, government agencies, or in-house legal departments, including at least three years as in-house counsel.
- Excellent commercial negotiation and drafting skills, including experience drafting and negotiating vendor agreements and license terms.
- Experience advising on intellectual property considerations in contract drafting and business transactions.
- Experience in financial services, fintech, or technology, with knowledge of financial regulations, compliance requirements, and legal issues relevant to financial services, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
- Knowledge of and experience advising on antitrust laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and independently with minimal guidance.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the General Counsel and Director of Compliance to develop and implement legal strategies and policies supporting company objectives and growth initiatives.
- Oversee negotiation, drafting, and review of vendor, services, and client agreements.
- Assist the General Counsel with litigation matters, including coordinating with external counsel, conducting legal analysis to develop case strategies and discovery responses, and advising internal teams.
- Implement intellectual property strategies to protect company innovations and assets, advise internal stakeholders, and manage outside intellectual property counsel.
- Develop and manage a legal operations program with automated and scalable processes to improve the effectiveness of legal services.
- Assist in maintaining corporate governance standards and procedures, including preparing board meeting materials and shareholder communications.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments in antitrust and financial services law and advise the business about their implications.
- Support other legal matters as needed, including corporate, compliance, and policy initiatives.
- Provide legal review and guidance across company departments and functions and contribute to broader strategic issues.
Benefits
- 401(k) match up to 7%.
- Flexible Time Off.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits.
- Monthly team events.
- Modern work and collaboration spaces.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
