Counsel
BrigitFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates must possess a JD degree and be a member in good standing of a State Bar. They should have 3 to 5 years of experience practicing in-house in fintech or banking or at a reputable law firm, with a focus on the prepaid, debit, and/or credit card space. A deep understanding of the payments industry and card space, including relevant laws, rules, and regulations for banks and ecosystem participants, is essential. Strong business acumen, analytical and communication skills, diligence, organization, engagement, proactivity, collaboration, and demonstrated legal and business judgment are also required.
The Counsel, Product & Regulatory will serve as a trusted advisor on laws and regulations for prepaid, debit, and credit card products, including EFTA/Regulation E, Durbin/Regulation II, FCRA, TILA/Regulation Z, and card network rules. They will monitor and analyze new regulations in the payments/financial services space, assess their applicability to products, and enhance the regulation change management process. Responsibilities include advising on payment laws, financial services regulations, consumer protection, and enforcement actions for existing and new products, covering development, launch, maintenance, advertising, disputes, servicing, and disclosures. The role involves assessing legal risks, recommending mitigation strategies, providing legal advice to cross-functional stakeholders, leading efforts for regulator, bank partner, and customer engagement, and collaborating with outside legal counsel.
Card issuing and payment processing solutions
Marqeta provides modern card issuing and payment processing solutions in the fintech sector. Its platform allows businesses to create, issue, and manage payment cards tailored to their specific needs, such as expense management and consumer payments. The service operates through an open API, enabling clients to integrate Marqeta's capabilities into their own applications. This flexibility sets Marqeta apart from competitors, as it caters to a diverse range of clients, including financial institutions and tech companies. The company generates revenue primarily through transaction fees each time a card is used, along with potential setup and service fees. Marqeta's ability to quickly adapt to the growing demand for digital payments, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, has contributed to its significant presence in the market.