COMMERCIAL MARKETING COUNSEL

At Current, we’re on a mission to enable our members to create better financial outcomes for themselves. Headquartered in NYC, we’re a leading U.S. fintech and one of the fastest growing companies with over 3 million members. No matter your title, we’re a team that collaborates on building great products and making an impact together.

Current’s Legal team is dedicated to providing top notch commercial, regulatory, corporate and policy advice on all aspects of the business. We are on the front line providing expertise and value on all legal and regulatory fronts to support and advance Current’s mission.

We are looking for a Commercial Marketing Counsel to join our growing Legal team. In this role you will work closely with colleagues across multiple internal teams, particularly  our marketing team, on a wide range of commercial, marketing/advertising, and regulatory issues.  You will also represent the company in dealings with external stakeholders. In addition, you will support our ambitious product roadmap and have an immediate impact on the growth of the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, agreements, terms of service, and product partnerships
• Provide comprehensive assistance with all aspects of legal, product, and compliance support for Current’s marketing team, which is on the leading edge of digital/influencer marketing and advertising engagement 
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting products and services and work with compliance team on regulatory issues
• Help manage large-scale projects and product launches
• Take leading role in company-wide contract lifecycle management
• Create templates and playbooks
• Conduct legal research

ABOUT YOU:

• JD degree
• 4-7 years of relevant legal experience at a law firm, government or in-house (in-house experience, as well as marketing/advertising experience, preferred)
• Admitted to practice law in the United States 
• Experience drafting and negotiating a variety of legal agreements common in banking, financial services, cryptocurrency, digital payments, digital marketing, and fintech, such as strategic partnerships, program agreements, and online and offline advertising engagements
• Strong knowledge of and/or interest in disruptive technology, financial services, or information security; prior experience working in fintech, marketing, advertising, or digital payments a plus
• Proven ability to proactively, efficiently, and accurately assess legal business risks in a fast-paced environment
• Creative legal mind with an interest in innovation
• Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills and a track record of creating strong and trusted cross-functional relationships
• Proactive personality and eagerness to learn about the business, the industry, and new areas of the law

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary 
• Meaningful equity in the form of stock options 
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Discretionary performance bonus program 
• Biannual performance reviews
• Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100% for you and your dependents 
• Unlimited time off and paid holidays 
• Generous parental leave policy
• Commuter benefits 
• Healthcare and Dependent care FSA benefit 
• Employee Assistance Programs focused on mental health 
• Healthcare advocacy program for all employees 
• Access to mental health apps 
• Team building activities
• Our modern Chelsea-based office with open floor plan, stocked kitchen, and catered lunches