# General Counsel

**Company:** [Upside](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/upside)
**Location:** Washington, DC
**Role:** Legal
**Salary:** $285k – $310k/yr
**Experience:** 15+ years
**Skills:** Contract Law, Privacy Law, Data Protection, Consumer Protection Law, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Data Privacy Law, AI Tools, Outside Counsel Management
**Posted:** 2026-06-18

> Lead legal function as General Counsel reporting to CFO, providing guidance on contracts, privacy, employment, and litigation while mentoring Deputy GCs and managing outside counsel.

## Job Description

## What you’ll do
- Provide legal guidance across many subject areas, including contract law, privacy, data protection, consumer protection laws, employment, and commercial litigation
- Oversee contract review and execution process for the entire company
- As needed, draft and negotiate the largest commercial contracts with merchant partners, data providers, and vendors
- Leverage AI to drive productivity and efficiency on legal matters across the company
- Work with and manage our outside counsel firms

## Competencies You'll Need
- 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

## Compensation
- The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $285,000 - $310,000 + equity + benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
- Equity (ISOs)
- 401(k) program
- Family planning programs + paid parental leave
- Physical fitness and wellness memberships
- Emotional and mental health support programs
- Unlimited PTO + 10 paid federal holidays + our annual, week-long Winter Break
- Flexible work environment
- Lunch reimbursement for in-office employees
- Employee Resource Groups
- Learning and Development stipend

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