About the role

  • Provide legal support to the enterprise procurement team, including maintaining templates and forms and drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements including master services, non-disclosure, referral, software licensing, professional services and various other commercial agreements
  • Act as a trusted advisor to various business teams, as well as subject matter experts in marketing, risk, compliance, corporate technology, investor, credit, payment solutions and others
  • Support the Legal Department in solving complex legal issues and advising on other general corporate matters as necessary
  • Develop strong, collaborative relationships with various business teams across LendingClub
  • Escalate issues, as appropriate, to collaboratively identify solutions, share potential concerns and work proactively to resolve with other members of the Commercial Legal Team
  • Collaborate with enterprise procurement and other internal partners to complete transactions and deliver legal solutions

Requirements

  • J.D. degree and a state bar member in good standing
  • 3+ years of combined law firm or in-house legal department commercial contract or corporate transactional experience, at a regulated financial institution (bank or credit union) or financial technology company
  • Outstanding professional judgment and well-demonstrated communication, interpersonal, negotiation and drafting skills
  • Ability to work and solve problems under light supervision
  • Ability to anticipate and deliver on the needs of a fast-paced and innovative business
  • Ability to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams and simultaneously manage multiple projects and deliverables
  • Ability to develop collaborative relationships with internal partners (including company executives) and external customers and their counsel
  • Solid understanding of commercial legal concepts, strong drafting skills and contract negotiation capabilities with keen attention to detail
  • Adaptability to a rapidly changing business environment and comfort with innovation and change
  • Proven ability to manage multiple transactions or tasks and advise on novel issues
  • High level of integrity and ability to adapt message to differing audiences
  • Preferred: Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating various types of commercial agreements for a regulated financial institution (bank or credit union) or financial technology company
  • Preferred: Solid negotiation capabilities, including the soft skills necessary to encourage, motivate and influence
  • Preferred: Ability to independently solicit information and input from different stakeholders as necessary and appropriate
  • Preferred: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and successfully manage aggressive deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Preferred: Excellent business and legal judgment
  • Time Zone Requirements: Local hours (PT, MT); flexible working across time zones when necessary
  • Work Location requirement: In-person attendance is essential; teams are in-office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
  • Travel Requirements: Monthly/quarterly/as needed travel to LendingClub offices and/or other locations, as needed

Benefits

  • medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families
  • 401(k) match
  • health and wellness programs
  • flexible time off policies for salaried employees
  • up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • You may also be eligible for long-term awards (equity) and an annual bonus (which is based on company performance, employee performance and eligible earnings)
  • LendingClub offers relocation, based on actual job level

Job title

Commercial Counsel

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$118,000 - $180,000 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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