Upside

Legal

DeputyGeneralCounsel

$200–220k Washington, District of Columbia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Deputy General Counsel at Upside. Skills: contract review, contract negotiation, legal advice, contract law, privacy, data protection, consumer protection laws, commercial litigation. Oversee contract review and execution process for entire company. Draft and negotiate commercial contracts with merchant partners, data providers, and vendors”

What You'll Achieve.

identify, develop, communicate, and monitor policies that will ensure compliance with law by the entire company

Industry & Context.

Legal
Problems you'll solve

Ability to handle major problems in practice areas with little or no supervision

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

12+ years of experience as a practicing attorney (including in house or at a law firm), J. D. degree and membership in at least one US state bar

Nice to Have

Experience with data privacy law is preferable, Experience in the technology industry is highly preferred

What You'll Do.

Oversee contract review and execution process for entire company

Draft and negotiate commercial contracts with merchant partners

Provide legal advice across many subject areas

including contract law

consumer protection laws

and commercial litigation

Work with and manage outside counsel

How You'll Work.

Process & Methodology

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment

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