Senior Product Counsel
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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
Requirements
- J.D. and Bar membership in good standing
- 5+ years advising financial institutions/fintech companies as a lawyer at a leading law firm or in-house legal department
- Experience advising on financial products, in particular consumer loans, deposit accounts and payments; experience with AI a plus
- Innate curiosity, desire and ability to learn rapidly
- Resiliency and comfort serving as a trusted business partner
- Quick adopter of new and evolving technology
- A team player with a sense of humor and self awareness
- Preference for hybrid capacity from San Francisco office (or near offices in Tustin, CA, Atlanta, GA, Phoenix, AZ); remote considered with Pacific Time working hours
- Nice to have: Big Law and fintech startup experience
Responsibilities
- Review new products and features from early stages of development through launch, advising on legal risks while providing practical legal advice
- Work closely with Product, Compliance, Marketing, Engineering, Risk and other teams to help bring new products and features to market while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance
- Draft consumer facing agreements (loan agreements, TILA disclosures, program terms, etc.) and review marketing collateral
- Research and spot issues related to consumer protection laws and regulations, commercial agreements, privacy, and other legal requirements
- Prioritize workload to set goals and meet deadlines in a fluctuating and sometimes ambiguous business environment
- Own your projects with a can-do attitude and a willingness to jump in where needed – no job is too big or too small – and some may not exactly fit in the four corners of this job description
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What are the location and work arrangement options for this role?
Preference is given to candidates who can work in a hybrid capacity from the San Francisco office, with encouragement for those near offices in Tustin, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Phoenix, AZ. Remote candidates will also be considered, but all positions require Pacific Time working hours.
What qualifications are required for the Product Counsel position?
Candidates must have a J.D. and Bar membership in good standing, plus 5+ years of experience advising financial institutions or fintech companies. The role demands skills in building relationships, navigating ambiguity, balancing legal risks, and thriving in a fast-paced environment.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the company culture like at Upgrade?
Upgrade has a collaborative and inclusive culture, consistently recognized as one of the World’s Top Fintech Companies by CNBC, Best Places to Work by Built In and the San Francisco Business Times, America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek, Best Startup Employer by Forbes, and Healthiest Employers by Phoenix Business Journal.
What makes a strong candidate for this Product Counsel role?
Strong candidates have a J.D., active Bar membership, and 5+ years advising financial institutions or fintech, with skills in building relationships, working in ambiguity, balancing risks, and excelling in fast-paced settings. Preference goes to those available for hybrid work in San Francisco or nearby offices.
Upgrade
Provides loans, credit cards, and rewards
About Upgrade
Upgrade offers personal loans, credit cards, and rewards checking accounts to help individuals manage their finances. Their personal loans allow borrowing up to $50,000 with fixed rates and no prepayment penalties, while the Upgrade Card provides cash back rewards on various spending categories. What makes Upgrade different is its focus on affordability and user-friendly features, attracting customers looking for flexible credit solutions. The company's goal is to promote responsible financial behavior and long-term financial health through accessible credit options.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$532.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees