Hybrid Senior Commercial Counsel en Nova credit
Nova credit · San Francisco, CA, Estados Unidos De América · Hybrid
- Oficina en San Francisco, CA
Nova Credit is a credit infrastructure and analytics company that enables businesses to grow responsibly through alternative credit data. As a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA), Nova Credit leverages its unique data infrastructure, compliance framework, and credit expertise to help lenders fill critical gaps in traditional credit analytics. The company transforms the fragmented universe of consumer financial data into compliant, actionable risk insights through a comprehensive platform designed to increase conversion through expanded coverage, speed, and reliability. Leading organizations, including HSBC, RBC, SoFi, Scotiabank, Appfolio, and Yardi, work with Nova Credit to make smarter credit decisions through cash flow underwriting with Cash Atlas™, quickly verify income with Income Navigator, and reach new-to-country consumers with Credit Passport®. With support from investors Canapi Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, General Catalyst, and Index Ventures, as well as industry veterans from Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Citi, Nova Credit is revolutionizing the way lending is done. We were recently named in Forbes’ Fintech 50 in 2025 and Built In’s Best Places to Work, 2025.
Nova Credit's small but mighty legal and compliance team drives company growth while ensuring we meet all legal, contractual, and regulatory requirements. In our highly regulated industry, the team is essential to business strategy and operations. You'll work cross-functionally, leveraging your legal and commercial expertise across all aspects of Nova Credit's business.
The Role
We're seeking a Senior Commercial Counsel (IC5) to join our legal team and help us navigate the world of contracts and negotiations as we scale globally. You'll be the legal partner who makes complex deals happen, the translator who breaks down legalese into human speak, and the strategic thinker who helps us grow responsibly.
In this role, you'll be our deal-maker, negotiating with everyone from startups to Fortune 100 financial institutions. You'll be part lawyer, part teacher, part business strategist, and full-time problem solver. You’ll encounter challenging questions and need to provide thoughtful answers. You’ll start with research and brainstorming. For the toughest ones, you might consider phoning a friend, working with experts in the area, or asking Google (and extracting the correct information).
This is a remote-friendly role, reporting directly to our General Counsel. It involves influencing across departments, so knowing how to build trust and be a problem-solver (and presenting oneself as such) is critical. Here's how you'll make an Impact:
