Counsel, Product & Regulatory

Marqeta

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$188,800–$236,000 / yr
Posted
25 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $198k
This role $212k
$141k most similar roles pay here $251k

This role pays more than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$240,812 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $212k versus about $198k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Marqeta

Marqeta is a modern card issuing platform that provides open API technology for businesses to create, issue, and manage customized payment cards, powering payment programs for fintech companies and enterprises. Industry: Financial Technology & Card Issuing

Marqeta currently has 17 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $158,550–$198,200 across 14 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Counsel, Product & Regulatory

Counsel, Product & Regulatory will serve as a trusted advisor within the legal team to manage complex risks for financial and payments products. The role involves providing legal advice on payment laws, consumer protection, and enforcement actions while collaborating with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and risk departments. Key responsibilities include monitoring new regulations in the financial services space, managing outside counsel, and ensuring the integrity of the financial platform during new feature launches. Candidates must possess a JD and be members of a State Bar, with over five years of experience in fintech or banking. Essential expertise includes deep knowledge of EFTA/Regulation E, Durbin/Regulation II, TILA/Regulation Z, and card network rules. The role addresses critical regulatory challenges inherent in the prepaid, debit, and credit card ecosystem to facilitate safe product growth.

What you'll do

  • Provide legal advice on payment laws, financial services regulations, and consumer protection for existing products and new features.
  • Advise cross-functional teams on risk mitigation strategies to maintain the integrity of the financial platform.
  • Monitor and analyze new regulations in the payments and financial services space to determine their impact on company offerings.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on rules regarding prepaid, debit, and credit card products including EFTA, Durbin, and TILA.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, sponsor banks, and customers to facilitate the launch of new products and campaigns.
  • Manage relationships and communications with outside legal counsel.
  • Balance legal risk mitigation against key business objectives and goals.

What we're looking for

  • JD degree and membership in good standing of a State Bar.
  • 5+ years of experience practicing in-house in fintech or banking, or at a reputable law firm.
  • Expertise in rules and regulations for prepaid, debit, and credit card products, including EFTA, Durbin, TILA, and card network rules.
  • Deep understanding of the payments industry, including issuer processors and program managers.
  • Ability to provide legal advice on payment laws, financial services regulations, and consumer protection.
  • Experience managing risk for financial products and collaborating with cross-functional teams like product, engineering, and risk.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills to influence outcomes and manage outside legal counsel.
  • Advanced problem-solving skills to evaluate options and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

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