Senior Counsel, Commercial - EU / UK
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Role Summary
Join Marqeta as a Senior Counsel, Commercial in London, supporting critical business operations in the EU and UK region.
About the Organisation
Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). You don’t need to be a Payments expert to join the Marqeta Team, let us help you with that. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all.
Minimum Requirements
- 4-7 years of experience practicing either in-house or at a reputable law firm, with at least 2 years working in or advising companies in the payments, fintech or financial services space
- An eagerness to learn, a can-do attitude, and an interest (and ideally some experience working) in the payments industry
- A solutions-oriented attorney who doesn’t rabbit-hole on theoretical risk but instead focuses on practical risk-based solutions to legal issues
- Experience drafting and negotiating contracts for payments companies, fintech companies or financial institutions
- An understanding of laws and regulations pertaining to financial services and technology (including Payment Services Directives; Anti-Money Laundering Directives; GDPR; Interchange Fee Regulations and EBA Guidelines)
- A keen sense of ownership, and adaptability to a fast-changing environment
- Sound judgment and ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
- Willingness and ability to support colleagues and initiatives across multiple time zones
Working Conditions
- Premium Private Medical and Dental coverage
- Generous time off program with additional “Floating Holiday days”
- Retirement savings program with company contribution
- Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
- Annual development stipend to support our people's growth and development
- Family-forming benefits and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
- Wellbeing programs i.e. Modern Health, HealthKick and much more…
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have legal right to work in the UK.
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