Counsel

About the role

The Counsel position at Varo is a full-time role within the Legal department, offering a salary range of $120,000 - $177,000 per year. The role is hybrid and based in San Francisco, California, and Salt Lake City, Utah.

Responsibilities

• Partner with and support our product and marketing teams on bringing new products to market and marketing them.
• Remain up-to-date on relevant industry, consumer protection, banking laws and regulations and employment laws to ensure an ongoing ability to provide sound compliance advice.
• Support our contracts team in negotiating and drafting contracts with partners and suppliers to support bank initiatives as needed.
• Develop strong, collaborative relationships with the business and others on the legal team.
• Work cross-functionally on a variety of legal matters to support business development and innovation.
• Lead and support special projects.
• Work closely with our internal product, business, tax, accounting, and compliance teams, as well as with external advisors and experts.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admitted and in good and active standing to practice law in California or Utah
• 3+ years’ experience with banking / litigation law at a major law firm

Qualifications

• Highly intelligent as well as a high EQ with exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills, with an ability to communicate complex issues in a simple way and to orchestrate plans to resolve issues and mitigate risks
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to interact with legal and business leaders internally and externally
• Process-oriented with a desire for constant improvement and development of best practices
• Strong integrity and commitment to ethics

Skills

• Legal knowledge in banking, consumer protection, and employment laws
• Experience in contract negotiation and drafting
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Varo offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The role is also eligible for a bonus, equity, and competitive benefits.