Mercury

Associate General Counsel, Product and Privacy

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Legal ServicesIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

The Associate General Counsel for Product and Privacy will be responsible for scaling and refining Mercury’s privacy program to keep pace with the company’s growth and expanding product offerings. This role will also focus on expanding the product counseling function, particularly regarding recently launched financial workflow products. The position requires a deep understanding of privacy law and its evolution in response to technological advancements.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of privacy law and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
  • Experience with developing and implementing privacy programs
  • Ability to advise on product development and design with privacy in mind
  • Experience with product counseling and legal support for product teams
  • Excellent legal research and writing skills
  • Understanding of the impact of technological innovation on privacy law

Responsibilities

  • Scale and refine Mercury’s privacy program to meet the needs of a growing customer base and expanding product offerings.
  • Provide legal advice to product teams on privacy-related issues.
  • Expand the product counseling function, focusing on financial workflow products.
  • Stay abreast of developments in privacy law and technology.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, engineers, compliance experts, and other stakeholders.
  • Contribute to Mercury’s culture of innovation and user-centric design.

Company Information

Mercury is a company that believes banking should do more than simply hold money. They are innovating to develop a modern, beautiful experience that allows businesses and individuals to easily understand and control their finances. The Legal team aims to be the most loved in-house legal team, generating value for the business and skillfully helping Mercury navigate complex legal areas. They operate according to Mercury’s values: being super helpful, thinking actively, focusing on outcomes, and acting with humility. Lawyers are embedded in the product life cycle from initial ideation to final rollout and the iterations that follow, partnering closely with product managers, designers, engineers, compliance experts, government relations colleagues, and bank-partner counterparts.

Application Instructions

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Skills

Privacy Law
GDPR
CCPA
Privacy Program Development
Legal Advice for Product Teams
Legal Research and Writing
Technology and Privacy Law

Mercury

Banking services for startups and founders

About Mercury

Mercury provides banking services specifically designed for startups, regardless of their size or stage of development. Their offerings include free checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, and options for domestic and international wire transfers, as well as treasury and venture debt services. The platform is user-friendly, allowing founders to manage their finances with ease. What sets Mercury apart from traditional banks is its focus on the startup community, offering programs that connect founders with valuable resources and advice to help them succeed. The goal of Mercury is to empower startups by providing them with the financial tools and support they need to grow and thrive.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$146.8MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision
Custom equipment setup
401(K) matching
12+ weeks paid parental leave
Book budget
Wellness benefits
Grocery budget
Paid lunch
Personalized callsign
Unlimited vacation policy (with mandatory minimum)

Risks

Mercury's decision to stop serving certain countries may lead to customer loss.
Integration challenges from the Teal acquisition could disrupt services.
Expansion into consumer banking might divert focus from core startup services.

Differentiation

Mercury offers both business and personal banking services, unlike many fintech competitors.
The company provides integrated financial management tools, enhancing startup operational efficiency.
Mercury's Raise program connects startups with investors, mentors, and other founders.

Upsides

Mercury secured a $100 million credit warehouse to expand its credit card business.
The acquisition of Teal enhances Mercury's financial management offerings for startups.
Mercury Personal expands market reach by attracting tech-savvy individuals.

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