Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate

The posting, as Topstep wrote it

Summary

Topstep is on the hunt for a dynamic, driven Senior Legal Counsel ready to dive in and make things happen as a corporate generalist on our fast moving Legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you'll take real ownership of broad based legal support spanning corporate governance, commercial contracting, litigation management, and technology matters across our fintech, trading evaluation, and tech offerings.

We're looking for a sharp, experienced attorney who brings 4 to 6 years of corporate, transaction, and commercial legal experience (whether in house or at a law firm) advising fintech, SaaS, or similar businesses. You should have solid grounding in commercial contracting, corporate governance, and data privacy and cybersecurity matters, and the drive to keep pace with a platform that never stops growing.

If you're a pragmatic, business minded generalist who thrives on variety, loves solving problems on the fly, and wants a real seat at the table, this is your opportunity. You'll work cross functionally with product engineering, cybersecurity, trader support, procurement, leadership, and compliance teams, helping drive the business forward while managing legal and regulatory risk every step of the way.

Preference will be given to Chicago applicants.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage outside counsel as needed for specialized matters.
• Draft, review, and maintain user-facing documentation, including terms of service, privacy policies, acceptable use policies, trader agreements, and related disclosures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS agreements, software licensing agreements, vendor contracts, and other technology-related commercial agreements, including data processing agreements.
• Draft and review general corporate documentation, including helping to organize minute books.
• Help manage litigation and subpoena requests.
• Provide legal counsel on a broad range of matters impacting Topstep’s product development and engineering team.
• Advise Topstep’s cybersecurity and privacy team on data privacy and cybersecurity matters, including on potential data security incidents and data security access requests.
• Serve as legal resource to the trader support team on trader rules, account eligibility requirements, trader agreement interpretation, and rule application.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical advice to leadership on legal risks, regulatory trends, and contract matters.
• Participate in training initiatives and presentations to internal teams regarding legal and compliance topics.

Required Qualifications and Key Competencies

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 4-6 years of legal experience either in-house or at a mid-to-large law firm, with a focus on corporate, commercial, and technology transactions.
• Solid experience drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements, licensing agreements, and other te

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Hire Base Salary Range

• $185,000 - $210,000 annually.
• The compensation offered will take into account the internal compensation structure and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.
• This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Topstep is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are valued. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Interested in the role? Apply today with your resume!

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