General Counsel

We created Upside to transform brick-and-mortar commerce. Our technology uses the sophistication of online retail—profit measurement, attribution, and incrementality—to provide users with more value on their everyday purchases and brick-and-mortar businesses with new, profitable customers. We’ve helped millions of users earn 2 to 3 times more cashback than any other product, and hundreds of thousands of brick-and-mortar businesses earn measurable profit. Billions of dollars in commerce run through the Upside platform every year, and that value goes directly back to our retailer partners, the consumers they serve, and important sustainability initiatives.

Upside is seeking an experienced executive attorney to serve as General Counsel. The General Counsel will report to the CFO and mentor/coach the Deputy General Counsels to identify, develop, communicate, and monitor policies that will ensure compliance with law by the entire company. This is a great opportunity to join a small yet growing legal team and work on novel issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

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  Provide legal guidance across many subject areas, including contract law, privacy, data protection, consumer protection laws, employment, and commercial litigation

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  Oversee contract review and execution process for the entire company

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  As needed, draft and negotiate the largest commercial contracts with merchant partners, data providers, and vendors

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  Leverage AI to drive productivity and efficiency on legal matters across the company

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  Work with and manage our outside counsel firms

• 15+ years of experience as a practicing attorney (including in-house or at a law firm)

• Extensive experience and expertise with drafting and negotiating large commercial contracts

• Experience with data privacy law is preferable

• Ability to handle major problems in practice areas with little or no supervision

• Sound business judgment and industry knowledge

• Experience managing client relationships with business leaders

• Experience in the technology industry is highly preferred

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively and work collaboratively with individuals at all levels

• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently

• J.D. degree and membership in at least one US state bar

This hybrid role is based in our DC office. In-office attendance is required on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and may increase based on project-based needs and changes to Upside’s in-office policy over time.

Diversity drives innovation, and our differences make us stronger. We‘re passionate about building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives, and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!

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