Deputy General Counsel
Deputy General Counsel
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USD 200000 - 240000
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Job Description
Meet Upside:
We created Upside to transform brick-and-mortar commerce. Our technology uses the sophistication of online retailprofit measurement attribution and incrementalityto provide users with more value on their everyday purchases and brick-and-mortar businesses with new profitable customers. Weve helped millions of users earn 2 to 3 times more cashback than any other product and hundreds of thousands of brick-and-mortar businesses earn measurable profit. Billions of dollars in commerce run through the Upside platform every year and that value goes directly back to our retailer partners the consumers they serve and important sustainability initiatives.
The Impact Youll Make:
Upside is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Deputy General Counsel. The Deputy General Counsel will report to the CFO and eventually work closely with a General Counsel to identify develop communicate and monitor policies that will ensure compliance with law by the entire company. This is a great opportunity to join a small but growing legal team and to work on novel issues in an exciting fast-paced environment!
What youll do:
Oversee contract review and execution process for entire company
Draft and negotiate commercial contracts with merchant partners data providers and vendors
Provide legal advice across many subject areas including contract law privacy data protection consumer protection laws and commercial litigation
Work with and manage outside counsel
Competencies Youll Need:
12 years of experience as a practicing attorney (including in house or at a law firm)
Extensive experience and expertise with drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
Experience with data privacy law is preferable
Ability to handle major problems in practice areas with little or no supervision
Sound business judgment and industry knowledge
Experience managing client relationships with business leaders
Experience in the technology industry is highly preferred
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively and work collaboratively with individuals at all levels
High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
J.D. degree and membership in at least one US state bar
Location:
This hybrid role is based in our DC -office attendance is required on Monday Tuesday and Thursday and may increase based on project-based needs and changes to Upsides in-office policy over time.
Compensation:
The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $200000 - $240000 equity benefits. The final starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills experience qualifications work location and market conditions. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
Benefits:
Medical dental and vision coverage starting on Day 1
Equity (ISOs)
401(k) program
Family planning programs paid parental leave
Physical fitness and wellness memberships
Emotional and mental health support programs
Unlimited PTO 10 paid federal holidays our annual week-long Winter Break
Flexible work environment
Lunch reimbursement for in-office employees
Employee Resource Groups
Learning and Development stipend
Transparent culture
Amazing mission!
Diversity and Inclusion:
Diversity drives innovation and our differences make us stronger. Were passionate about building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds skills and perspectives and we do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!
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Notice To Recruiters And Placement Agencies:
This is an in-house search with a dedicated recruiter. Please do not submit resumes to any person or email address at Upside. Upside is not liable for and will not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any party or agency other than its approved recruitment partners.
Employment Type
Full-Time
