General Counsel

1 day ago

San Francisco, California, United States Parafin Inc Full time
About Us:
At Parafin Inc, our mission is to empower small businesses to thrive in a rapidly changing economy.

We believe that small businesses are the backbone of our economy, yet they often face significant barriers to growth. Our technology platform is designed to provide easy access to financial services, enabling small businesses to succeed and create jobs.

We are a tight-knit team of experienced professionals from top organizations, including Stripe, Square, Plaid, Coinbase, Robinhood, Affirm, Uber, and CERN. We are passionate about building products that make a real difference in the lives of small business owners and their customers.

We are backed by prominent venture capitalists, including Ribbit Capital, Thrive Capital, GIC, Index Ventures, Green Oaks Capital, and SV Angel, and have raised over $94M in equity and $200M in debt.

About the Position:
Parafin Inc is seeking an experienced and dynamic General Counsel to lead and oversee all legal functions. As General Counsel, you will play a key role in managing legal risk and navigating Parafin through a complex regulatory environment across multiple jurisdictions.

You will provide strategic legal advice to senior management, help build and scale the legal team, and work closely with internal stakeholders to guide business decisions with legal implications.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy:
Lead Parafin's legal team, ensuring legal risks are effectively managed across all business operations.

Collaborate with the executive leadership team to align legal strategy with business goals.

Serve as a trusted advisor to the founders, board of directors, and senior management on legal, regulatory, and governance issues.

Build and manage a high-performing, diverse legal team, ensuring the team can support Parafin's rapid growth and scaling efforts.

Regulatory & Compliance:
Oversee regulatory compliance programs, ensuring adherence to financial services regulations across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., lending, banking, privacy, data security).

Anticipate and address new regulations that could impact the business.

Contracts & Transactions:
Lead legal negotiations for high-value contracts and partnerships.

Support Parafin's business development and product teams in structuring, drafting, and negotiating key agreements.

Litigation & Disputes:
Manage litigation, disputes, and investigations that may arise in the course of Parafin's business activities.

Oversee the development of risk mitigation strategies and responses to regulatory inquiries and enforcement actions.

Corporate Governance:
Ensure best practices in corporate governance for Parafin's board of directors and shareholders.

Provide legal guidance on securities law and public company readiness, including preparations for potential IPO and related filings.

Intellectual Property:
Oversee Parafin's intellectual property portfolio, ensuring the protection of proprietary technology and trademarks globally.

Collaborate with product and engineering teams to develop IP strategy and manage patent filings.

Employment & Internal Policies:
Advise on employment law matters, internal policies, and employee-related legal issues.

Ensure the development and implementation of ethical practices and compliance policies throughout the organization.

Requirements:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Member in good standing of a state bar.

10+ years of experience, including prior experience as General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel at a fast-paced, high-growth company.

Strong background in fintech, financial services, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.

Extensive experience managing legal teams across multiple geographies, ideally in a technology or financial services company.

Proven track record of managing complex regulatory environments and leading high-stakes negotiations.

Excellent judgment, communication, and leadership skills.

What We Offer:

Salary range:
$275k - $350k

Competitive Equity Grant

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Unlimited PTO & work from home flexibility

Free lunches & snacks

Commuter benefits

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Employee assistance program

How to Apply:
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us.

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