Counsel, International Product & Regulatory

8 hours, 22 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Legal
Marqeta

Marqeta

Marqeta is a pioneer in modern card issuing and payment solutions, offering businesses instant card issuance and payment processing through their innovative open API platform.

Diversified Financial Services
251-1K
Founded 2010

Description

  • Provide legal advice on payment laws, financial services regulations, data privacy, consumer protection, and enforcement actions for existing products and new features.
  • Monitor and analyze new international laws and regulations affecting payments and financial services products.
  • Work with stakeholders to develop and implement controls to comply with applicable international laws and regulations.
  • Assess legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies for cross-functional teams including product, engineering, risk, and go-to-market.
  • Collaborate with and manage outside legal counsel in multiple international jurisdictions.
  • Support an international team providing product, regulatory, and privacy guidance.
  • Help maintain the integrity of the financial platform through practical legal and business judgment.
  • Drive complex cross-functional projects to completion on tight timelines.
  • Work independently and collaboratively across large multi-stakeholder teams.

Requirements

  • Licensed attorney in good standing with a State Bar, or equivalent in your jurisdiction.
  • JD degree required.
  • 5+ years of experience practicing in-house in fintech or banking, or at a reputable law firm.
  • Experience focused on prepaid, debit, and/or payments work preferred.
  • Practical understanding of the international payments industry, including banks, issuer processors, and program managers.
  • Knowledge of international laws, rules, and regulations related to prepaid and debit products, including in Canada and the EEA.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and on teams, drive accountability, and influence outcomes.
  • Strong business acumen with practical risk awareness and sound legal and business judgment.
  • Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex projects in a fast-moving environment.

Benefits

  • Remote work from anywhere in Ontario or British Columbia, Canada under a Flexible First model.
  • New-hire base salary range of CAD 132,300 to 165,400.
  • Annual bonuses for eligible employees.
  • Multiple health insurance options.
  • Flexible vacation time.
  • Retirement savings program with company contribution.
  • Equity in a publicly traded company.
  • Monthly stipend to support remote work.
  • Annual development dollars for professional growth and development.
  • Family-forming benefits and up to 20 weeks of parental leave.

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