Position Summary

The Senior Commercial Counsel will be responsible for working in close partnership with individual business units and cross functional teams to provide legal and regulatory guidance and negotiate commercial contracts as Marqeta develops, implements and updates its products and services, and enters into new business relationships.

Primary Responsibilities

Negotiate strategic, complex and cross-border master agreements with Marqeta's customers, partners and vendors

Provide timely, concise and business-focused legal advice on payments law impacting Marqeta's contractual relationships

Support Marqeta's international expansion in close partnership with the Revenue Team

Partner within the commercial legal team, legal operations, and cross-functionally to help automate, scale and continuously improve standard form agreements and legal processes

Work in partnership with other members of the legal team

Instruct and manage outside counsel, as necessary

Handle other matters as required to support the business

Requirements

An experienced, solution-oriented, and proactive attorney

Proven ability to proactively support U.S. and international sales teams and direct all aspects of the contract management cycle

Proven track record of providing creative and timely complex contract solutions that further a company's business objectives

A keen sense of ownership, and highly adaptable to a fast-changing environment

A solid business focus with practical risk awareness

7 to 10+ years of experience practicing either in-house (or in an equivalent setting) or at a reputable law firm, with at least 3 years working in or advising companies in the payments, fintech or financial services space

Experience drafting and negotiating contracts for payments companies or financial institutions

Strong track record negotiating and advising on a range of complex commercial contracts, including customer agreements, partnerships, vendor and technology/IP licensing contracts

Experience supporting cross-border commercial contracts and contracts in various international jurisdictions, including Europe, APAC, Asia and Latam.

Creative problem solver

Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, with effective resolution of conflicting priorities

Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work both in teams and independently

A working knowledge of laws impacting the payments industry, including federal and state consumer financial and protection laws and regulations like, Regulation E; Regulation Z, BSA/AML, UDAAP, and data privacy law

JD degree and member in good standing of a State Bar

A great sense of humor

Perks

Rich suite of benefit plans; employee premiums paid 100%

Flexible Time Off

Full paid Parental Leave

Pet insurance

401k plan with a Company match

Competitive pay

Meaningful equity

Monthly stipend

Bi-annual "Hack Week" to support and reward innovation

Open, transparent culture that includes All Hands meetings, Lunch-and-Learns, all-company offsites, etc.

Access to corporate gym membership rates, other discounts and employee perks

Fully stocked kitchen, catered lunches twice a week, breakfast on Fridays and more!

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Marqeta is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant, candidate, or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

The Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice applies to the personal data that you directly provide to us or that we collect during the application and candidate recruitment process.