Commercial Counsel

Summary

Join EarnIn as a Commercial Counsel and contribute to vital legal initiatives. This remote position offers a competitive salary ($147,000 - $180,000 + equity + benefits) and the chance to work on challenging technology and business issues. You will draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, advise on contract requirements, and support employment and HR matters. The ideal candidate has 4-7 years of legal experience, including at least 2 years in-house, a Juris Doctor degree, and strong negotiation skills. Experience in fintech and M&A transactions is preferred. This role offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact as EarnIn expands its offerings.

Requirements

• 4-7 years experience practicing law
• Minimum of 2 years in-house experience
• Juris Doctor degree
• Strong customer service and team orientation
• Desire and ability to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of ownership and urgency
• Outstanding written, oral, research and negotiation skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills
• Advanced skill level with G-Suite products, Jira and Slack

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various types of commercial agreements, including master services, licensing, professional services, marketing, consulting, strategic partner, and nondisclosure agreements
• Coordinate with compliance, operations, sales, new markets and other teams at EarnIn to ensure that the vendor and commercial deals we enter into will support EarnIn’s current and future product development
• Interpret and advise on contract requirements, rights, and obligations, and provide assessments regarding risk exposure
• Provide guidance to resolve issues that arise in commercial relationships, including but not limited to, handling pre-litigation disputes and inquiries
• Assist in the development and implementation of contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines to improve operational efficiency
• Assist with due diligence efforts with respect to M&A transactions and other strategic transactions, as well as post-acquisition integration legal matters
• Support employment and HR matters including employment agreements, terminations, workplace policies, and internal investigations
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong deal-making and legal project management experience
• In-house experience with a technology or financial services company
• Interest in Employment law

Benefits

• Equity
• Benefits
• Remote position