Counsel, Commercial – Vendor Management

Marqeta

full-time

Posted on: 3/25/2026

Location Type: Remote

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💰 $188,800 - $236,000 per year

About the role

Be a core member of Marqeta’s in-house team of attorneys and support the negotiation of agreements with Marqeta’s vendors
Work closely with cross-functional Marqeta internal sales, partnership, product, and operational colleagues to support customer and partnership agreements
Support Marqeta’s expansion by partnering with cross-functional teams in sales, product, compliance, finance to help sell Marqeta’s products and services
Work collaboratively across the Legal, Regulatory and Compliance team on cross-functional priorities and initiatives
Collaborate on the development of agreement templates and playbooks for the Commercial Legal Team to drive scale, cross-functional efficiencies, and offer creative solutions where appropriate
Provide practical legal advice to the business and develop strong working relationships across the Company with cross-functional peers and other business stakeholders

3-6 years of experience in commercial contracts, preferably with experience at both a top law firm and in house
Industry experience in FinTech, payments, financial services/banking and/or software technology
Working knowledge of the regulatory landscape in the payments and issuing space in the US
Experience using AI tools to work more effectively and efficiently
A keen sense of ownership and the ability to independently drive complex projects to completion on tight timelines in a fast-moving, high-performing environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work on teams and independently; ability to drive accountability and influence outcomes
The ability to challenge and be challenged both internally and with clients in a constructive and respectful way
Advanced problem solving skills, i.e., the ability to quickly digest a problem, evaluate various options/solutions and empower yourself and others to deliver
Highly responsive, customer focused and meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment
JD degree and member in good standing of a State Bar

Benefits

Multiple health insurance options
Flexible time off – take what you need
Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions
Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice
Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
Through Flex First, the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thrive

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

commercial contractsregulatory landscapelegal adviceagreement templatesproject managementproblem solvingnegotiation

Soft Skills

communication skillsteam collaborationindependenceaccountabilityinfluenceownershipcustomer focusresponsiveness

Certifications

JD degreeState Bar membership