Kapitus

Kapitus

Assistant General Counsel

Los Angeles, California

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 62 days ago
NegotiationResearchCommunicationUnderwriting

About the role

  • Attention: Kapitus is aware that individuals posing as recruiters may be communicating with job seekers about supposed positions with Kapitus.
  • Kapitus has received reports that the content and method of communication can vary, but messages may contain requests for payment (e.g., fees for equipment or training) and/or for sensitive financial information.
  • Kapitus will never ask a candidate for employment for payment or financial information during the initial application or interview process.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain standardized contract templates and "playbooks" to streamline the negotiation process for high-volume and high-value accounts.
  • Manage the contract lifecycle from initial request through execution and renewal, ensuring all deadlines and compliance requirements are met.
  • Strong negotiation skills and the ability to maintain professional relationships with external counsel and major account representatives.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • Independent, self-starter with the ability to work independently
  • Ability to make decisions and provide advice in areas where the regulatory framework is evolving or unclear
  • 5 + years of experience with exposure and understanding of financial services, either through corporate, regulatory, insolvency or litigation
  • Exceptional drafting skills with the ability to translate complex legal and financial concepts into clear, actionable business terms.
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to provide "solution-oriented" legal advice rather than just identifying obstacles.

Nice to have

  • Judicial clerkship a plus

Compensation

  • Competitive Base Salary Range of $121,700 - $195,300 Kapitus is providing this as a good faith salary range to comply with applicable law.
  • The applicant's final salary will depend on a number of factors including the applicant's geographic location, skills, and experience.
  • To support your long-term financial goals, the company provides a 25% match on your contributions, up to 6% of your annual salary.

Benefits

  • We offer pre-tax benefits on parking and commuter expenses to cover travel to and from work.
  • LifeBalance Program: Enhance your lifestyle with our LifeBalance membership, which offers discounts on outdoor activities, the arts, health, and fitness.
  • Additional benefits include:
  • Plum Benefits Discount Program: Access exclusive discounts on shows, travel, car rentals, and more, enriching your personal and family life.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Pursue further education with up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, plus opportunities to attend relevant conferences and career development events.
  • Travel Reimbursement: We also offer travel reimbursement for all work-related travel, supporting your involvement in career and personal development activities.
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Time.

Company info

  • Kapitus fully covers the cost of basic short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as vision insurance, ensuring our employees have comprehensive protection without any personal expense.
  • At Kapitus, our mission is to help small business owners grow their organizations by providing tailored, transparent, and ethical financing solutions.
  • We invest in every business owner's story and we are dedicated to building lasting relationships to champion their goals.
  • We promise to keep the best interests of our clients at the center of the financing process by operating with transparency, fairness, and integrity.
  • Consideration will be given to qualified remote candidates residing in states where Kapitus and/or one of its subsidiaries has an established physical presence.
  • Kapitus is one of the most reliable and respected names in small business financing.
  • As both a direct lender and a marketplace built with a trusted network of lending partners, we can provide small businesses with the financing they need when, and how it is needed.
  • We have spent our entire existence building a culture that makes us excited to come to work in the morning.
  • Our company is fast paced, teammates need to be self-directed and have an internal motivation to do the right thing, even when the right thing takes a lot of hard work.
  • We show our teammates our appreciation by offering great benefits, competitive pay and solid opportunity for growth.
  • Lead the legal structuring and negotiation of terms for major accounts, specifically focusing on credit facilities, loan agreements, and negotiated financing arrangements with customers.
  • What We're Looking For:

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