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. You know your audience and tailor accordingly
Strong judgment and comfort operating in ambiguous environments
A proactive sense of ownership. You’re comfortable saying, “I don’t know yet, but I’ll find out.”
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 and genuine interest in using AI to drive efficiency in your work
Mercury is a place where lawyers are expected to have a point of view. Not just about what a regulation requires, but about how a product can meet that requirement in a way that’s thoughtful, scalable, and good for customers
The people who thrive on this team treat ambiguity as an invitation rather than a reason to pause. They read a regulation and think about what it permits, not just what it prohibits. They understand that legal advice is most valuable when it helps the business make a decision, not when it simply identifies a risk
You’ll also spend a meaningful amount of your time on work that may not look like traditional legal practice: helping scope cross-functional projects, pressure-testing product designs, navigating operational questions, and building processes alongside compliance and operational partners
If you’re energized by that kind of work, and if you measure your impact by whether the product, process, or customer experience got better—not just whether the memo was technically correct—you’ll do well here
Why this role
This is an opportunity to join Mercury during a uniquely consequential period of growth
You’ll help support existing products while contributing to the development of new capabilities as Mercury builds a nationally chartered bank. You’ll work alongside experienced legal, compliance, product, and banking professionals, gain exposure to a wide range of regulatory and product questions, and have meaningful ownership early in your career. You’ll also help shape how Mercury approaches payments and financial crimes legal support for years to come
The total rewards package at Mercury includes base salary, equity (stock options), and benefits
Our salary and equity ranges are highly competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers
US employees in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area: $186,400 - $209,700
US employees outside of the New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area: $167,800 - $188,700
Canadian employees (any location): $176,100 - $198,200 CAD
While we’ve received conditional approval to become a bank, Mercury today is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC. Investment advisory products and services offered by Mercury Advisory, LLC ("MA"), an SEC-registered investment adviser. MA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mercury Technologies, Inc