Commercial Underwriting Counsel providing underwriting support for title insurance in real estate transactions at First American's National Commercial Services. Collaborating with personnel to guide title insurance issuance and settlement services.
About the role
- Senior Counsel at Uphold responsible for negotiating legal agreements and managing regulatory compliance in the fintech sector.
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.
- Work alongside other departments across the company, including HR, Security, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, 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.
Requirements
- Law degree from a recognized university.
- Admitted to NY bar or able to be admitted on motion/reciprocity.
- 8 - 10+ years of corporate experience in large law firm and/or in-house.
- Experience in cryptocurrency/fintech strongly preferred.
- Experience working with regulators or for a regulated business is a plus.
- 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.
Benefits
- An amazing work environment in a company that continues to grow, driven by extraordinary and passionate people that keep up innovating and challenging more each day.
- An international team, in a cutting edge field, working on the most fascinating projects.
- Growth and career opportunities, and the chance to be proactive and creative.
- A flexible and enthusiastic work environment that offers you snacks, a lot of coffee and other great benefits.
- Open and transparent culture - we get together on a weekly basis to share updates, strategic plans, and engage with each other informally over food and drinks.
- Interesting events that keep you connected with the team and celebrate our success.
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