In-House Corporate Counsel

Prizeout is a leading New York City based fintech company where innovation meets financial empowerment. We provide rewards and loyalty solutions to partners that revolutionize the way their customers engage and maximize their financial potential.

We're seeking passionate individuals to drive our mission forward and transform the landscape of advertising and financial technology. We have built a team that values humility and innovation and we believe that embracing challenges makes us better. We hire people we trust, who will live these values and who are able to find a way to navigate through obstacles, embody an entrepreneurial spirit, and maintain a spirit of optimism.

About This Role: We’re looking for an experienced attorney to lead and guide on all legal matters across corporate governance, commercial, risk and compliance matters.  You’ll be a member of our dynamic operations team and report to our VP Strategic Finance and Rev Ops, managing all legal matters and driving our commercial contracting process.

The ideal candidate must have substantial hands-on experience providing legal advice and counseling on varied commercial transactions directly to the business, and will work cross-functionally with the operations, finance, sales, technology and product teams.

• What You'll Do: Provide legal advice and guidance on corporate governance, contractual matters and regulatory compliance; Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents with clients, internal employees, vendors, and other parties
• Assist with corporate transactions, including fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic partnerships

Counsel Prizeout’s product team on a range of issues including data and privacy compliance, commercial contracts, terms and conditions, privacy policies, consumer and financial regulatory compliance, go-to-market strategy, risk and marketing

Oversee various legal aspects of corporate governance, including board and shareholder matters, agendas, minutes, consents and resolutions, as well as equity compensation matters, intellectual property protection, and data and privacy law compliance

• Collaborate with and manage outside counsel on specialized legal matters, such as intellectual property, human resources and employment matters
• Draft and update template agreements and corporate documents, corporate and information security policies and procedures
• Represent the company in legal proceedings, negotiations, and meetings with external parties
• Advise on employment matters as they arise, ensuring compliance with applicable law
• Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all legal records, documents and correspondence, including enhancing the legal team’s processes and compliance frameworks
• What We're Looking For: JD from a top law school and active member of the NY State Bar in good standing
• 3-7 years of experience with a strong primary background in commercial / technology transactions with secondary experience in privacy law; Fintech experience is a plus
• Corporate law, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance is also preferable
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal teams, external clients, and outside counsel
• Expertise in negotiating, drafting, and modifying key terms of strategic commercial agreements
• Practical, solution-oriented legal approach with a talent for identifying creative and effective solutions to business challenges
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively to non-legal stakeholders
• Excellent ability to operate and communicate remotely
• Exceptional judgment, responsiveness and the ability to work independently, prioritizing tasks and meeting tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative, and high-growth environment
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach
• Please Note: This role can be completed remotely

(CST/EST hours), with travel to the NYC office for training and periodic meetings.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. indefinitely.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

The expected salary range for this position is

$125,000 - $175,000

(based on experience and location), plus an equity component.

WHAT IS PRIZEOUT?

Prizeout is an advertising and financial technology company that helps put money back into people’s pockets. Through Prizeout’s technology, brand-funded offers are available to all partners, including financial institutions, gaming companies, gig economy startups, and more, giving them access to instant cashback from national and local brands when they shop with digital gift cards. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in New York City.