Commercial Counsel, Chime
$162-207k
Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package
Mobile banking for the everyday person
Job no longer available
Mobile banking for the everyday person
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$162-207k
Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make financial peace of mind a reality for millions of everyday people.
Role
Who you are
- You have outstanding professional judgment and excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and drafting skills
- You have the ability to anticipate and deliver on the needs of a dynamic and creative business, are eager to work with cross-functional teams, have the flexibility to manage a wide range of projects, and are comfortable advising senior business leaders
- You are located within commuting distance to one of our hubs: San Francisco, Chicago, or New York City
- A J.D. and active membership in at least one state bar
- 2-5 years of combined law firm, government, and/or in-house experience
- Experience (and maybe even a strong fondness for) drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Practical business judgment and problem-solving skills to be able to quickly understand the business’ needs, provide strategic guidance, and craft creative solutions
- A willingness to dig deep into the subject matter of an agreement
- A track record of success in handling complex business and legal issues
- The ability to work collaboratively and develop positive relationships with internal partners and external stakeholders
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude
- Familiarity with fintech, technology, banking, or financial services companies (a plus, but not a requirement)
What the job involves
- We are hiring a Commercial Counsel for our growing legal team
- In this role, you will be a partner to the business on general commercial matters and will negotiate the contracts that contribute to Chime’s success – from our biggest deals, to the bread and butter contracts that companies need to operate
- Work closely with the business to provide strategic guidance and negotiate, draft and review a broad range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, strategic partnership agreements, NDAs, marketing agreements (e.g. talent agreements, production services agreements, Ad-Tech agreements), technology vendor contracts, and professional services agreements
- Proactively work to streamline and improve current processes and procedures, such as by creating templates and developing legal trainings and playbooks
- Develop strong, collaborative relationships cross-functionally and within the legal team, including with subject matter experts in intellectual property, security, and privacy
- Escalate issues, as appropriate, to other legal team members and collaboratively share potential risks and proposals with the executive team
Our take
Chime is part of the growing realm of fintech banks and providers, emphasising straightforward, cost-effective banking solutions. It cuts the expenses tied to basic bank accounts and provides users with greater autonomy in managing their finances.
In contrast to many traditional banks that levy steep fees and hefty penalties for overdrafts while offering meagre interest rates on savings, Chime addresses a crucial gap in the banking sector. Its primary focus is on catering to individuals with modest savings who seek the convenience of automated digital banking.
With a remarkable ascent in its trajectory, Chime's current valuation stands at $11.6B since its 2025 IPO. However, competition remains fierce, with other neobanks like Ally offering similar features and vying for the same customer base. That being said, Chime's IPO, rare in a financially uncertain period, proves that it has shifted from challenger to major player.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
0% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Aug 2021
$750m
SERIES G
Sep 2020
$485m
SERIES F
Total funding: $2.0bn
Company benefits
- Physical: We believe in taking care of your physical health, so as a Chimer you’ll get medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as benefits to support your physical activity, family planning, and all of your little Chimers
- Emotional: We know that staying healthy involves a lot more than doctor’s checkups. We partner with Modern Health to help you navigate your mental health, give monthly Take Care of Yourself Days, and want you to take time off when you need it
- Financial: We want Chimers to save and feel financially supported, so we offer savings plans with competitive matching, as well as access to financial planning and legal assistance so that you can find your financial peace of mind
- Social: We’ll celebrate your milestones together with travel stipends, swag, and high-fives and make sure you’re connected to fellow Chimers through our Chime Resource Groups (CRGs) and company events
Company HQ
Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Chris Britt
(Co-Founder & CEO)Chris worked as an Accenture Management Consultant for 4 years before roles at CMGI, Comscore Networks, and Visa. They left their position as an SVP of Corporate Development at Green Dot Corporation to co-found Chime in November 2012.
Ryan King
(Co-Founder)Ryan worked at Plaxo for 8 years, first as Lead Engineer and then working their way up to VP of Engineering & COO. They went on to be CTO & Vice President at Comcast Silicon Valley Innovation Centre before co-founding Chime.
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