Senior Counsel

About Uphold

Uphold is now the fastest-growing private company in the San Francisco Bay Area, according to the San Francisco Business Times Fast Track 100, 2022.Uphold is pursuing a mission to democratize investments and payments for people and companies worldwide. Founded in 2014, the Silicon Valley company today has more than 8 million customers in over 150 countries with an impressive 50x increase in Mobile App downloads during the first quarter of 2020. A bridge between the old and new money systems, Uphold allows people to buy, exchange and send more than 100 currencies, cryptocurrencies, precious metals and equities instantly. An engineering-led company with a social inclusion agenda, Uphold provides a stimulating and challenging home for the brightest and best talent.

Description

The Senior Counsel will be responsible for general corporate matters, negotiating commercial agreements, and a key contributor to the design and implementation of risk management strategies and regulatory compliance alongside Uphold’s General Counsel and the Compliance team. The ideal candidate is a self-driven lawyer capable of taking full ownership of a wide variety of legal and risk management matters at the Company relevant to a highly regulated and fast-growing company. As a result, the Senior Counsel will play an important role in the success and continued growth of Uphold. This position is full-time and exempt, and based in New York, NY. The Senior Counsel will report to the General Counsel. Targeted salary for those applicants based in New York, NY is $140,000 - $160,000 per year, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and execute commercial agreements with technology partners and   vendors. • Offer counsel on wide-ranging legal issues and advise executives within the company. • Assist with meeting minutes and corporate maintenance matters for entities in   a variety of jurisdictions. • Work alongside other departments across the company, including HR,   Security, Compliance, Product, and Engineering. • Advise on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with commercial   transactions. • Researching and anticipating legal issues that could impact the company,   including developments in the regulation of digital assets. • Operationalize legal workflow and contract management across the company. • Other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a recognized university. • Admitted to NY bar or able to be admitted on motion/reciprocity. • 4-7+ years of corporate experience in large law firm and/or in-house. • Experience in cryptocurrency/fintech a plus, though not required. • Experience working with regulators or for a regulated business is a plus, though not   required. • Multiple languages a plus, though not required. • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, ability to communicate effectively with   others at all levels of the organization. • Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues. • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision but be a team player with a   great attitude.

EEOC Employer

Uphold is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.