Assistant General Counsel
Kapitus · Los Angeles, California
Posted about 3 months ago · $121,700 - $195,300 K
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Kapitus's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 47% of Kapitus's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Kapitus
- high 16 stale, 0 reposted of 19 open
- Hiring momentum
- 27 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Kapitus's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Kapitus.
About this role
The Assistant General Counsel at Kapitus will focus on structuring and drafting financing contracts, reviewing compliance with financial regulations, and supporting the company's financing activities. The role involves negotiating terms for major accounts, managing the contract lifecycle, and advising internal stakeholders on legal matters. Additionally, the attorney will assist with litigation and compliance initiatives as needed.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Kapitus as an employer.
What you need
- JD with excellent academic and professional credentials
- Member in good standing of either the New York, Virginia, or California bar, or eligible for admission as a registered in-house counsel or upon waiver to New York or Virginia
- 5 + years of experience with exposure and understanding of financial services, either through corporate, regulatory, insolvency or litigation
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional drafting skills with the ability to translate complex legal and financial concepts into clear, actionable business terms
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to maintain professional relationships with external counsel and major account representatives
Nice to have
- Judicial clerkship a plus
What you get
- Competitive Base Salary Range of $121,700 - $195,300
- Annual Incentive Compensation Eligibility – Up to 15% annually
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare
- Flexible Spending Account
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- 100% Company Paid Insurances
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the legal technology stack or tools used
- The role requires a proactive and independent work style in a fast-paced environment
- The position involves a significant amount of contract negotiation and compliance work, which may be demanding
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Listed by Kapitus on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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