Legal Counsel, Capital Markets & Privacy

Bluevine•Redwood City, CA

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bluevine is the largest small business banking platform in the U.S., redefining how entrepreneurs manage their money. We create modern financial solutions, from checking and lending to payments and beyond, designed to help small business owners grow, thrive, and take control of their financial future. Our best-in-class technology, advanced security, and deep understanding of the small business community give our customers the confidence to focus on what they do best. Since 2013, we’ve supported more than 750,000 small businesses nationwide. Backed by leading investors like Lightspeed Venture Partners, Menlo Ventures, 83North, and Citi Ventures, our 500+ person global team shares one mission: to give small businesses the financial tools they need to succeed. We’re innovators driven by big ideas, collaboration, and real impact. Here, you’ll have the freedom to take ownership, grow your career, and make a difference for small business owners across America. Ready to shape what’s next? We are seeking a corporate in-house counsel with 3 years of law firm and/or in-house experience. In this role, you will support the company’s business and finance teams on strategic transactions, commercial contracts and debt & equity finance. Experience is required in both (a) corporate transactions (M&A), equity transactions, structured finance and/or debt facilities and (b) data privacy regulations such as CCPA and GDPR. This position in our growing Fintech company will report to the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate and Commercial. This is not a fully remote role. At Bluevine, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, which we believe is best maintained through in-person interactions and a vibrant office environment. All of our offices follow a hybrid model.

Requirements

J.D. degree with strong academic credentials and CA, NJ, or NY state bar membership.
2-3 years of law firm legal experience.
General understanding of debt and equity financing, secured/structured corporate transactions, privacy and commercial law.
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively and independently with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents and the ability to present information in written and oral form clearly and effectively to legal and non-legal counterparts.
Must be able to manage projects independently and effectively prioritize workload.
Self-assured and energetic with a dynamic personality to inspire the confidence of the business team, management, colleagues, directors, and other support groups.

Responsibilities

Advise, review and negotiate corporate and debt finance transactions.
Draft privacy related policies, advise on privacy-related product issues and monitor developments in the privacy space.
Structure, draft, negotiate and review a wide range of commercial agreements.
Provide support for a wide array of internal teams including Finance, Operations, Sales, Technology and Marketing.
Review and evaluate potential acquisition transactions, perform due diligence reviews, structure transactions, negotiate acquisition agreements and ancillary documents, obtain governance and regulatory approvals, and assist with post-closing integration.
Monitoring evolving laws related to the company’s business and performing research on such matters as necessary.
Manage external and internal counsel.
Build and maintain corporate governance controls and processes.
Contribute to the continuous development and improvement of the Legal team and its processes.
Performing other assignments and projects as required.

Benefits

Excellent health coverage and life insurance benefits
401K with an immediate 3% company match
PTO, Company Holidays, and Flexible Holidays
Company-sponsored Mental Health Benefits, including 1:1 therapy
Over $1,000 each year to spend on your personal wellness
Monthly WFH stipends totaling over $1,000 annually
Generous, paid parental leave covering up to 20 weeks of leave for birthing parents and up to 12 weeks of leave for all other parents
Access to financial coaches and education sessions
Weekly catered lunches and fully stocked kitchen pantries
Community-based volunteering opportunities