Corporate Securities Counsel

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Description

• Provide legal support for the quarterly earnings process • Draft, review and update SEC filings such as the 10-K, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and Section 16 filings • Project manage the proxy statement and advise on executive compensation matters • Prepare Board and Board committee written consents, meeting materials, meeting minutes and resolutions • Help execute strategic transactions like debt and equity offerings and assist with M&A deals • Advise on insider trading issues and equity plan matters and review 10b5-1 trading plans

Requirements

• J.D. degree with solid academic credentials and a state bar membership (CA or NY preferred) • 7+ years of legal experience in corporate and securities law at a major law firm and/or in-house at a public company • Excellent knowledge of securities laws and regulations, including Exchange Act filings like 10-Ks, 10-Qs, proxy statements, earnings releases and 8-Ks • Solid corporate governance experience working on board of directors’ and board committee matters • Familiarity and experience with corporate finance transactions, including in the debt and equity capital markets • Self-starter who thrives under limited direction and is excited by challenges • Strong communication and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively and proactively provide quick, concise, and practical legal advice • Excellent judgment with demonstrated decision-making capability while dealing with legal, regulatory and business issues involving competing interests • Team mentality • 2+ years of in-house legal experience at a public company (preferred) • Experience leading mergers and acquisitions deals (preferred) • Experience in the financial services or fintech space (preferred)

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