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Counsel
Company | Varo |
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Location | San Francisco, CA, USA |
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Salary | $120000 – $180000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | JD |
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Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Admitted and in good and active standing to practice law in California or Utah
- 3+ years’ experience with banking / litigation law at a major law firm
- Highly intelligent as well as a high EQ with exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships
- Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills, with an ability to communicate complex issues in a simple way and to orchestrate plans to resolve issues and mitigate risks
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to interact with legal and business leaders internally and externally
- Process-oriented with a desire for constant improvement and development of best practices
- Strong integrity and commitment to ethics
Responsibilities
- Partner with and support our product and marketing teams on bringing new products to market and marketing them
- Remain up-to-date on relevant industry, consumer protection, banking laws and regulations and employment laws to ensure an ongoing ability to provide sound compliance advice
- Support our contracts team in negotiating and drafting contracts with partners and suppliers to support bank initiatives as needed
- Develop strong, collaborative relationships with the business and others on the legal team
- Work cross-functionally on a variety of legal matters to support business development and innovation
- Lead and support special projects
- Work closely with our internal product, business, tax, accounting, and compliance teams, as well as with external advisors and experts
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.