Counsel, Product & Regulatory

3 weeks, 4 days 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

  • Act as a trusted advisor on laws, rules, and regulations related to prepaid, debit, and credit card products.
  • Provide legal advice on payment laws, financial services regulations, consumer protection, and enforcement actions for existing products and new features.
  • Assess legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies to support the integrity of the financial platform.
  • Advise cross-functional stakeholders including product, engineering, risk, and go-to-market teams on legal and regulatory matters.
  • Monitor new regulations in the payments and financial services space and analyze their applicability to Marqeta’s products.
  • Work closely with internal teams, sponsor banks, and customers to support launches of new products, features, and campaigns.
  • Collaborate with and manage outside legal counsel.
  • Drive complex projects to completion on tight timelines in a fast-moving environment.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience practicing in-house in fintech or banking, or at a reputable law firm, with a focus on prepaid, debit, and/or credit card products.
  • Deep understanding of the payments industry and the laws, rules, and regulations related to banks, issuer processors, and program managers.
  • Strong business focus with practical risk awareness and the ability to balance legal risk mitigation with business objectives.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently and on teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive accountability, influence outcomes, and challenge or be challenged constructively.
  • Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly evaluate options and solutions.
  • JD degree and membership in good standing of a State Bar.
  • Experience working in a high-performing, fast-moving environment is preferred.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $188,800 - $236,000 for National, $204,600 - $255,800 for Premium, and $220,400 - $275,500 for Premium Plus locations.
  • Annual bonus eligibility tied to individual performance and company success.
  • Multiple health insurance options.
  • Flexible time off.
  • Retirement savings program with company contribution and after-tax contributions.
  • Equity in a publicly traded company plus an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
  • Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of parental leave.
  • Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice.
  • Monthly stipend to support remote work.
  • Annual development dollars for professional growth.

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