Chime is the largest and fastest-growing player in the challenger-banking space, providing mobile and online banking technology in the U.S. and facilitating over 5M accounts with no physical branches. We’re a technology company relentlessly focused on helping our members achieve financial peace of mind. That’s why we offer access to an award-winning bank account that doesn’t charge hidden fees, can give members early access to their paychecks, and enables them to grow their savings automatically. And we’re just getting started. We are proud of our mission, devoted to our members, and passionate about applying technology to the challenge of making financial health a reality for everyone.

We have one of the most experienced management teams in Fintech and have raised over $800M in funding from DST, General Atlantic, Iconiq, Coatue, Dragoneer, Menlo, Access, Forerunner, and others. If you’re looking to join a fast-growing company with a beloved, daily-use product and an authentic mission that puts people first, we want to meet you.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Counsel, the successful candidate will be a significant contributor to Chime’s business objectives, playing a lead role in all private company matters, corporate governance, and corporate financing transactions. S/he will work closely with the executive team, business leadership, the human resources, finance, and business development departments and outside counsel to further the Company’s ambitious goals. This position offers exposure to and involvement in a wide range of practice areas relevant to a high-growth, fast moving financial technology company. The successful candidate will assume a key role working collaboratively across the Company to enhance its governance capabilities and deliver a new generation of transformative products to its members.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team and work on cutting-edge issues in an exciting, team-first environment. As we expand our scope and size, your ideas and contributions will make an immediate and important impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on corporate governance; identify and benchmark emerging and leading corporate governance practices relevant to the financial services and financial technology industries and facilitate implementation, where appropriate
• Assist the corporate secretary in all corporate secretarial functions, including preparation of notices, agendas and materials for board and committee meetings, board minutes, resolutions and actions
• Provide advice and counsel to board of directors, as necessary
• Assist with mergers and acquisitions, investments and other strategic transactions in all stages, from performing due diligence, drafting and negotiating term sheets and definitive transaction documentation with the support of outside counsel, and supporting closing transactions and post-closing integration
• Support government and regulatory reporting obligations
• Provide legal advice and support in a wide array of practice areas and special projects as needed
• Work closely with our internal business and compliance teams, as well as with external advisors and experts
• Advise on equity based compensation structures and systems 
• Provide legal support on corporate finance matters, including debt and equity offerings

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant corporate experience 
• J.D. degree
• Membership in at least one state bar (preferably California)
• A combination of both in-house and law firm experience preferred
• Ability to be the lead in-house attorney on corporate projects, including handling multiple simultaneous transactions or projects
• Strong decision-making abilities, attention to detail, and ability to give executive-level guidance in a timely manner
• Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills and practical business judgment
• Superior interpersonal skills and team-first orientation with flexibility and positive attitude
• Experience working in or closely with fast growing, venture backed technology start up companies in regulated industries (whether financial services, financial technologies, payments or otherwise) preferred

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience, medical and dental benefits, as well as a 401k match
• Free snacks and drinks, plus weekly catered lunches.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Monthly happy hours and company events.
• A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help create a completely new kind of bank.

We know great work isn’t done alone. We’re building a team of individuals to Chime in with their different strengths to benefit our employees and members. We strongly believe that different backgrounds and ideas are a competitive advantage; we hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. Chime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. To learn more about how Chime collects and uses your personal information during the application process, please see the Chime Applicant Privacy Notice.