Lead Counsel, Corporate and Banking

1 month, 1 week ago
Full-time
Lead
Finance and Accounting
Upstart

Upstart

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Banks
1K-5K
Founded 2012

Description

  • Lead corporate governance support for Upstart Bank, including board and committee meeting preparation, agendas, pre-read materials, minutes, resolutions, policies, and committee charters.
  • Advise bank directors, executives, and internal partners on governance obligations, bank structure, director duties, and corporate governance requirements for an OCC-chartered national bank.
  • Provide guidance on the Bank Holding Company Act and related regulatory requirements, including Federal Reserve bank holding company reporting such as FR Y-series reports.
  • Support engagement with the OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve, including preparation for examinations and responses to supervisory requests.
  • Advise stakeholders on CAMELS ratings implications and strategies to maintain strong supervisory standing.
  • Support intercompany agreements and affiliate transaction processes, including Regulation W analysis, documentation, monitoring, and coordination with Finance and Tax partners.
  • Build and maintain legal processes that support examination readiness, including documentation standards, operating rhythms, and timely regulatory responses.
  • Partner cross-functionally on governance, regulatory, and affiliate transaction issues related to new products, business initiatives, and bank operations.
  • Manage special corporate and banking projects, including regulatory examinations, governance enhancements, internal policies, and external counsel coordination.

Requirements

  • J.D. degree and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
  • 8+ years of banking law, bank regulatory, corporate governance, or financial services legal experience at a law firm, financial institution, fintech, or regulated bank.
  • Working knowledge of OCC regulations, the National Bank Act, Bank Holding Company Act, and Regulation W.
  • Experience advising on corporate governance matters for a bank, bank holding company, or other regulated financial institution.
  • Experience supporting OCC examinations, supervisory responses, or other bank regulatory engagement.
  • Experience with Federal Reserve bank holding company reporting and supervisory frameworks such as CAMELS ratings.
  • Experience identifying and managing conflicts of interest between a bank and its affiliates, including dual-hatted employee issues.
  • Experience drafting or reviewing board minutes, committee charters, governance policies, resolutions, or intercompany agreements.
  • Prior in-house legal experience at a bank, fintech, or other regulated financial services company preferred.
  • Experience building governance processes, playbooks, or legal operating frameworks in a new or evolving regulated environment preferred.
  • Familiarity with de novo bank application processes, OCC charter requirements, or standing up legal and governance frameworks for a newly chartered bank preferred.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $208,000 to $287,900 USD for the U.S. remote role, with pay determined by location, experience, and education.
  • Target bonuses and annual equity grants that vest quarterly.
  • 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock purchase options for eligible U.S. employees.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness resources and supplemental health coverage in Canada.
  • Health Savings Account contributions for eligible U.S. plans.
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays.
  • Paid family and parental leave, plus fertility, parenthood, and caregiving support.
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health support and life-centered resources.
  • Annual wellness allowance and annual productivity allowance.
  • Remote-first flexibility with regular in-person onsites and office perks such as catered lunches and stocked micro-kitchens.

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