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Upgrade’s growing Legal team is seeking a Product Counsel to focus on providing legal guidance on a variety of product related initiatives. You’ll work cross-functionally as we develop new products and advise on legal risk and regulatory compliance. The legal issues you'll encounter are cutting edge and always evolving. The successful candidate will be skilled at building strong relationships, working in the unknown while balancing legal risks, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

This role will be based in our San Francisco office in a hybrid capacity.

What You’ll Do: 

• Review new products and features from early stages of development through launch by assessing legal risks while providing practical legal advice
• Counsel and coordinate across Product, Compliance, Marketing, Engineering and Risk to recognize and mitigate legal issues related to products and marketing collateral
• Research and spot issues related to consumer protection laws and regulations, privacy, commercial and contractual issues, 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

What We Look For:

• J.D. and membership in the California Bar in good standing, or eligible to register as in-house counsel with the California Bar
• 5+ years advising financial institutions/fintech companies as a lawyer at a leading law firm or in-house legal department
• 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

Nice to have:

• Big Law and Fintech startup experience

What We Offer You: 

• Competitive salary and stock option plan
• 100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Flexible PTO 
• Learning stipend for personal growth and development 
• Paid parental leave
• Health & wellness initiatives
• Relocation expenses (if appropriate)

The compensation range of this position in San Francisco, CA is USD $200,000- $230,000 annually plus equity and benefits. Within this range, an individual's base pay will be dependent on a variety of factors, including without limitation, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

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