Role in brief
Mercury is looking for a Counsel specializing in Product & Regulatory matters related to payments and AML. This role involves advising on regulatory frameworks and supporting innovative financial products. Candidates with a legal background in fintech and strong communication skills should apply.
About the role
Mercury aims to transform banking by combining modern design with advanced technology. As a Counsel, you will navigate complex regulatory landscapes to support various financial products, including payments services and compliance initiatives. Your expertise will help the company innovate while adhering to legal standards.
In this role, you will collaborate with teams across the organization to launch new capabilities and provide guidance on financial crime initiatives. Success means building scalable legal frameworks and contributing to Mercury's growth during a pivotal time. You will engage with experienced professionals and tackle a variety of regulatory challenges.
The salary range for this role is between $167,800 and $209,700.
Skills that matter here
- legal: This role requires strong legal expertise to navigate regulatory landscapes.
- payments: You will advise on payments products and infrastructure.
- AML: Experience in AML is essential for supporting financial crimes initiatives.
- regulatory compliance: You will ensure compliance with payments-related regulatory frameworks.
- financial products: A genuine curiosity about financial products is important for this role.
Who this role suits
- A legal professional with over four years of experience in fintech or payments.
- Someone who thrives in ambiguous environments and possesses strong judgment.
- A proactive individual with exceptional communication skills.
- An adaptable team player eager to learn about evolving financial regulations.
From the employer
What you’ll do
- Advise on payments products and infrastructure.
- Partner across the company.
- Help launch new capabilities.
- Support financial crimes initiatives.
- Build scalable guidance.
- Use AI intentionally.
- Stay curious and adaptable.
What you should have
- 4+ years of legal experience.
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Experience supporting fintechs, banks, payment companies, sponsor-bank programs, payment networks, BaaS providers, or regulators with substantial payments- or AML-related exposure.
- Strong working knowledge of payments-related regulatory frameworks, and an interest in emerging areas like stablecoins.
- Familiarity with BSA/AML and sanctions requirements.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Strong judgment and comfort operating in ambiguous environments.
- A proactive sense of ownership.
- Genuine curiosity about financial products, financial infrastructure, and the evolving regulatory landscape.
- Strong working knowledge of AI use cases within legal roles and/or financial services generally.
What will make you successful here
- Opportunity to join Mercury during a uniquely consequential period of growth.
- Support existing products while contributing to the development of new capabilities.
- Work alongside experienced legal, compliance, product, and banking professionals.
- Gain exposure to a wide range of regulatory and product questions.
- Help shape how Mercury approaches payments and financial crimes legal support for years to come.
- Competitive salary and equity ranges.
Questions about this role
What is the remote policy?
This position is remote.
What is the required experience?
Candidates should have at least 4 years of legal experience.
How can I apply?
Interested candidates can apply through Mercury's website.
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