Senior Corporate Counsel, Upstart

• J.D. degree with solid academic credentials and a state bar membership (CA or NY preferred)
• 5+ years of legal experience in corporate and securities law at a major law firm and/or in-house at a public company
• Excellent knowledge of securities laws and regulations, including the 1933 and 1934 Acts
• Solid corporate governance experience working on board of directors and board committee matters
• Familiarity and experience with corporate finance transactions, including in debt and equity capital markets
• Self-starter who thrives under limited direction and is excited by challenges
• Strong communication and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively and proactively provide quick, concise, and practical legal advice
• Excellent judgment with demonstrated decision-making capability while dealing with legal, regulatory and business issues involving competing interests
• Team mentality

Desirable

• As the Senior Corporate Counsel - Corporate & Securities at Upstart, you will help lead major work streams related to Upstart’s public company obligations and corporate governance practices
• You will also assist with strategic transactions like equity and debt offerings and M&A transactions
• This role will work with a wide variety of partners, including investor relations, accounting, stock administration, treasury and compliance
• Provide legal advice and practical, business-oriented legal solutions and ensure compliance with respect to matters arising under federal securities laws, SEC rules and regulations and NASDAQ requirements
• Partner with cross-functional teams on disclosure matters, including drafting and advising on SEC filings (including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.) and reviewing earnings and other press releases, presentations, significant internal communications and other announcements
• Draft the proxy statement and related materials for the annual stockholders’ meeting
• Lead corporate finance transactions, including debt and equity capital markets offerings
• Support Upstart’s Board of Directors’ and its committees’ meetings, including preparing meeting agendas, minutes, resolutions and board materials
• Review Section 16 filings, including Forms 3, 4 and 5, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements
• Advise on corporate governance best practices and administer certain corporate policies and programs, such as the insider trading policy, related party transaction policy and Rule 10b5-1 plans
• Counsel on a range of corporate-related matters such as executive compensation, equity plans, stock administration and related policies
• Help with special corporate projects, including strategic transactions and legal trainings