About this Legal Counsel role at Extend
About Extend:
Today, Extend works with more than 1,000 leading merchant partners across industries, including fashion/apparel, cosmetics, furniture, jewelry, consumer electronics, auto parts, sports and fitness, and much more. Extend is backed by some of the most prominent technology investors in the industry, and our headquarters is in downtown San Francisco.
About the Role:
As Legal Counsel, you’ll be involved in the day-to-day business and operations of a fast-paced tech company. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the legal team and company as a whole.
You will work on a wide array of legal matters, from negotiating and drafting commercial contracts to analyzing regulatory, intellectual property, employment and international issues and assisting with general corporate matters and strategic transactions.
As you take on novel, complex issues, refine legal processes and collaborate on cross-functional projects, you will have broad exposure, strategically advising revenue, marketing, People/HR, programs, finance, engineering and products teams, as well as senior leadership.
This is a role for a highly motivated attorney who is proactive and passionate about problem-solving and finding business solutions. If you are looking to make an impact at a fast-growing company and be part of a hardworking and fun team, we’d love to talk with you!
What You Will Do:
- Provide legal support for corporate and commercial transactions.
- Independently lead contract drafting and negotiations for a variety of commercial contracts and complex matters.
- Advise cross-functionally across revenue, marketing, People/HR, programs, finance, engineering, and products teams.
- Build and scale the legal function.
- Support public company readiness.
- Assist with the preparation and planning for board and committee meetings.
- Help oversee global corporate administration efforts, including compliance with international, federal and state laws, maintaining foreign and domestic entities, and executive compensation and stock administration.
What We Are Looking For:
- J.D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school; admitted to and in good standing with a state bar.
- 3-5 years at a top law firm with a preference for some previous in-house experience.
- Ability to multitask, problem solve, prioritize, think critically and exercise judgment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to go above and beyond to achieve results while setting high standards and aiming for continuous improvement.
- Excitement about working cross-functionally and on projects that are new and/or unfamiliar.
Expected Pay Range: $175,000 - $200,000 per year salaried*
*The target base salary range for this position is listed above. Individual salaries are determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
Extend does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.
Life at Extend:
- Working with a great team from diverse backgrounds in a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Competitive salary based on experience, with full medical and dental & vision benefits.
- Stock in an early-stage startup growing quickly.
- Generous, flexible paid time off policy.
- 401(k) with Financial Guidance from Morgan Stanley.
