Vice President, Legal

Setpoint•New York, NY

1d•$250,000 - $325,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Setpoint is seeking a Vice President, Legal to join their team. This role is for a strategic legal leader who will help shape the future of Setpoint’s legal function as they continue to scale their capital markets technology platform. The individual will partner closely with the executive team, sales organization, and capital solutions team to provide legal guidance, structure complex transactions, and enable the business while managing risk. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in capital markets, structured finance, and technology transactions, and will be able to act as both a trusted legal advisor and a commercial partner. This role is critical in supporting Setpoint’s growth by building scalable legal processes, negotiating complex agreements, and helping customers and partners navigate the credit ecosystem.

Requirements

12+ years of experience drafting and negotiating a variety of capital markets and finance agreements and related documentation, including asset backed facilities.
JD degree from a top tier law school, admission to the New York bar in good standing
Flexible, positive, and team oriented approach to work

Nice To Haves

Fintech experience is a plus.
Ability to prioritize appropriately, and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment

Responsibilities

Work closely with the General Counsel, Head of Sales and SVP of Growth to oversee all legal aspects of customer documentation and capital markets technology products
Draft and negotiate SaaS and other customer agreements
Review and negotiate documentation in connection with our technology platform services and our Capital Solutions team
Keep up to speed with industry trends and legal and regulatory market changes