Junior In-House Counsel (Remote)
•Infuse· 14h
⚖️ Legal⏰ Full-time🌱 Entry Level🇺🇸 USA
14h ago
Upvest·2 days ago
At Upvest, we are on a mission to make investing as easy as spending money. Upvest empowers businesses to offer a wide range of investment products and the best experience in the field of capital market investment and retirement planning. Upvest’s Investment API is easy to integrate so that fintechs and financial institutions can save resources and fully focus on their core business.
We are proud to partner with Europe’s leading Fintechs and financial institutions such as DKB, Revolut, N26 and Raisin. Founded in 2017 by Martin Kassing, Upvest now brings together over 270 talented professionals from more than 70 nationalities. We’re backed by world-class investors such as Hedosophia, Sapphire, Bessemer Venture Partners, BlackRock, Earlybird, HV Capital, Notion Capital, and Motive Ventures.
As Upvest enters the next stage of growth, we are looking for an exceptional Working Student You will work directly with Maryam Siddiqui and Mislav Ilich owning topics critical to Upvest’s product and business success:
You’ll help open our platform to new users across Europe by supporting the launch and expansion of child accounts, business accounts, joint accounts, and new legal types; making investing accessible to everyone.
You’ll contribute to scaling core user and regulatory flows; onboarding, user reporting, and regulatory reporting so that our platform can support growing volumes and millions of users.
You’ll support the translation of legal and regulatory requirements into scalable product solutions, enabling expansion into new European markets and continued growth in the UK.
You’ll work closely with experienced product and engineering teams who will mentor you and trust you with meaningful responsibilities, helping you grow quickly while contributing to our European and UK expansion.
Autonomy coupled with inspirational leadership: When we say empowered teams we mean it. In this role you will fully own product success with your team - with your manager and senior leadership ready to support you at all times.
Product-centricity throughout the organisation: At Upvest we highly value the importance of product and our Product team’s work. No struggle for relevance that product people may encounter elsewhere.
Product Engineering culture: Teams are working together guided by joint OKRs and a clear roadmap. Collaborate closely with your engineering counterparts to deliver client value in a decoupled and dynamic manner.
An exceptional team: Upvest’s Product team is one of a kind when it comes to combining impactful work with a relaxed and fun atmosphere. We have established strong practices around feedback, team health and social events.
Continuous learning: The complex yet fascinating field of investments, building an API product on a state-of-the-art tech stack, and working with the most relevant fintechs and financial institutions provide for an incredibly rewarding learning experience. It is a great opportunity if you aspire to grow professionally and
You are currently enrolled as a student (ideally in business, economics, law, finance, computer science, or a related field) and are interested in product, compliance, or fintech. Any work experience in the financial services is a big plus!
You’re curious and confident in learning new topics, and you’re not afraid to ask questions to understand complex regulatory or product challenges.
You’re not afraid to challenge assumptions or propose alternatives, while working collaboratively as part of a team.
You’re interested in how legal and compliance requirements translate into real user experiences, especially for different user types such as children, businesses, and joint accounts.
You’re proactive, reliable, and excited to contribute to a fast-growing product organisation while gaining hands-on experience.
Impact-driven work: We’re building the infrastructure that will power the future of investing in Europe. It’s complex, ambitious, and meaningful. You’ll work with modern technologies and create something entirely new. No legacy systems, no limits.
Wellbeing: Recharge with 30 days of annual leave and maintain a healthy lifestyle with sports benefits. Access confidential professional coaching and enjoy the flexibility to work remotely abroad for up to 183 days a year. Recharge with UpRest, a one-month fully paid sabbatical after every 4 years of working at Upvest.
Development: Growth is in our DNA. Each Upvenger has access to a personal development budget and the freedom to decide how to use it.
Compensation and equity: We believe that all Upvengers contribute to our success and deserve a competitive, above-market salary and a participation in our employee equity program.
Team celebrations: Participate in company-wide events, such as UpFest, dinners, offsites and our Holiday party, to connect with colleagues and celebrate our achievements.
Inclusion: We’re committed to a culture where everyone belongs and thrives. Our Employee Resources Groups foster inclusion and connection, like Upfem for our female Upvengers, or UpVergent supporting neurodivergent Upvengers and allies.
Make it easy for others. We simplify the complex and act with the best intentions
Own the outcome. We are proactive, fast and confident to get the job done, valuing progress over perfection.
Rise to the challenge. We aim high and push the boundaries. We stay curious, learn and celebrate our wins together.
Tell the story. We start with the Why to align on purpose. We are transparent and share knowledge to empower and inspire others.
Upvest is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.