Paralegal, Capital Markets

Upstart Inc.•San Mateo, CA

70d•Remote

About The Position

Upstart's legal team is a key component of the company, helping Upstart innovate in the fintech space across multiple products and supporting its mission of expanding access to credit based on true risk. We are a team of savvy, hardworking and genuinely nice individuals collaborating closely with the business in achieving its objectives. As a Paralegal at Upstart, you will support our capital markets legal and business teams in day-to-day matters as they arise (including on asset-backed securitizations, warehouse financings, and investment funds). This role requires someone who is adaptable and can think outside of the box, with strong organizational skills, ability to work cross-functionally with different specialties, and quickly understand regulatory regimes. As a digital first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. The majority of our employees can live and work anywhere in the U.S but are encouraged to to still spend high quality time in-person collaborating via regular onsites. The in-person sessions' cadence varies depending on the team and role; most teams meet once or twice per quarter for 2-4 consecutive days at a time.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a paralegal, with at least 2 years focused on banking, capital markets or structured finance
Strong working knowledge of entity formation and maintenance
Proficiency with Word, Adobe, DocuSign, and iManage or another document management system
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously under tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience working at a law firm in the Capital Markets or Structured Finance groups or in the legal department of a fintech or bankAbility to prioritize effectively and anticipate next steps in transaction managementSelf-starter who thrives under time constraints in a fast-paced environment
Adaptability; willingness to be flexible and excited to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Work closely with our legal and capital markets teams
Organize the closing and administration of complex financing transactions including warehouses, and ABS deals
Coordinate with external and internal teams to facilitate transaction execution
Draft basic legal documents including amendments and entity formation documents
Support ongoing transaction compliance including covenant tracking and UCC financing statement filing and renewals

Benefits

Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart
401(k) with 100% company match up to $4,500 and immediate vesting and after-tax savings
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Life and disability insurance
Generous holiday, vacation, sick and safety leave
Supportive parental, family care, and military leave programs
Annual wellness, technology & ergonomic reimbursement programs
Social activities including team events and onsites, all-company updates, employee resource groups (ERGs), and other interest groups such as book clubs, fitness, investing, and volunteering
Catered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices