Senior Counsel, Strategic Partnerships (Lending)

About the role

At Column, we're looking for a senior lawyer excited to own strategic partnerships end to end, from the first "we want to build with Column" conversation through drafting, signing, launch, and ongoing expansion. Instead of handing the work off to a relationship manager or a separate product team, you're the through-line. You will architect novel partnership structures that enable modern banking experiences and shape how we build and launch unique products, navigating complex regulatory requirements along the way. You'll work closely with Go-to-Market, Engineering, Finance, Risk and Compliance and have a direct impact on how bespoke financial products are built and delivered at scale. Your unique perspective, drawn from past experience launching lending products, will allow you to navigate complex regulatory environments while maintaining Column's competitive edge. This role offers direct access to leadership and the ability to shape Column's approach to complex partnership agreements, product development and regulatory compliance. You'll be responsible for driving strategy and execution from start to finish, working closely with our fintech partners on everything from novel products to rapid-fire ideas for new features, delivery channels, product structures and UX changes. This role reports directly to the Bank's General Counsel. Pay transparency Compensation packages at Column include base salary, equity, and benefits. New hire offers are made based on a candidate's experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers. The annual base salary range for this position is $210,000 - $300,000 + equity. What you'll get from us: 🏥 Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, including options that are 100% covered by Column for you and 100% covered for your dependents! 👶 Comprehensive family planning and fertility benefits via partnership with Carrot, including reimbursement of up to $20,000 in qualified expenses 💳 FSA and HSA account options to enable use of pre-tax money for medical and dependent care expenses 📈 401k plan, including self-directed brokerage options 🌴 Flexible time-off policy - take the time off that you want and need to relax and recharge 👶 100% paid parental leave, including 16 weeks for birth mothers, 12 weeks for primary caregivers, and 8 weeks for secondary caregivers 🍽️ Catered lunches and dinners for SF employees 🚆 Commuter benefits 🎉 Regular team building events, including annual offsite