Senior Product & Regulatory Counsel - Investment Products @Mercury

Overview

The role involves serving as the Senior Product & Regulatory Counsel for Mercury, focusing on the investment products portfolio, including Mercury Treasury and Mercury Invest. The company is a fintech firm on a mission to reinvent banking for the modern age, offering a variety of financial services and tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the investment products portfolio, acting as the primary legal advisor across the product lifecycle.
• Work collaboratively across departments including product, compliance, risk, engineering, and operations.
• Advise on regulatory matters impacting investment products and support compliance efforts with agencies like FINRA and the SEC.
• Contribute to other legal product areas beyond investment products as needed.
• Leverage AI tools in legal workflows to enhance efficiency.
• Communicate complex regulatory concepts in an accessible manner to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on regulations and market shifts to adapt the role as needed.

Requirements

• 6+ years of legal experience, with a minimum of 2 years on non-deposit investment products.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations including the Investment Advisers Act and FINRA rules.
• Some in-house experience is preferred; exposure to regulatory agencies is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills tailored for different audiences.
• Proactive ownership approach.
• Strong knowledge of AI applications in legal roles.
• Additional experience in related financial services areas, such as payments or fintech, is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity (stock options/RSUs).
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Location

Remote within Canada or the United States; also accepting applicants from San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, and Portland, OR.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the provided application process.

Deadline

No specific deadline indicated.