[Remote] Employment Counsel at Marqeta

United States

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Requirements

5+ years of employment law experience, including counseling and litigation
JD degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a lean, high-performing environment
Adept at communicating complex topics in a clear and digestible way to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional partners

Responsibilities

Provide expert, business-focused advice on all stages of the employee lifecycle
Partner with stakeholders to design and implement compliant policies, processes, and programs that align with Marqeta’s culture and corporate strategy
Draft, review, and update employment-related agreements, policies, playbooks, and procedures
Lead or support internal investigations involving employee complaints or workplace misconduct
Support and manage employment-related claims, litigation, administrative agency charges, and pre-litigation disputes
Collaborate on major initiatives such as strategic reorganizations, global expansion, and acquisitions
Deliver training that gives managers and stakeholders confidence in handling employment matters
Monitor employment law developments and share potential impact to the business and practice guidance with stakeholders
Support other legal and regulatory matters of interest to broaden your skillset and make an even greater impact

Skills

Marqeta

Card issuing and payment processing solutions

About Marqeta

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.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2010Year Founded

$526.5MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

Flexible time off

Paid family leave

Pet insurance

401k match

Equity

Monthly stipends

Company recognition & awards

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Risks

Class action lawsuit may harm Marqeta's reputation and investor confidence.

Increased regulatory scrutiny could raise compliance costs for Marqeta.

EWA platforms might disrupt Marqeta's traditional card issuing model.

Differentiation

Marqeta's open API platform allows for highly customizable payment solutions.

The company operates in 40 countries, offering a global card issuing platform.

Marqeta's cloud-based infrastructure enables instant access to scalable payment systems.

Upsides

Partnership with Slope taps into the growing Buy Now, Pay Later market.

Demand for flexible working capital solutions boosts Marqeta's embedded finance offerings.

Smarter AI models enhance Marqeta's payment processing capabilities.

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