The L Suite (TechGC)
Posted 13 days agoVerified live 1d ago
Junior Legal Counsel @ Mercuryo
Brief overview
Remote
UndergradOr in progress
$130k–$165k/yrStated range
3+ yrsMinimum
U.S. Money Transmission LicensingNMLS FilingsContract ReviewLegal ResearchLegal WritingRegulated Payments
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Job description
Summary
Mercuryo is a regulated fintech company building digital payments solutions. The Junior Legal Counsel will support U.S. legal and regulatory operations, focusing on multi-state Money Transmitter License licensing, regulatory research, commercial contracting, and compliance activities. The role will collaborate with legal, compliance, business, and external stakeholders to manage licensing workstreams and provide legal guidance.
Responsibilities
- Preparing and organizing legal materials for NMLS and state submissions, drafting application responses, and coordinating timely communications with internal and external stakeholders
- Reviewing and redlining commercial agreements, maintaining contract trackers, and ensuring all documentation aligns with Mercuryo’s regulatory obligations and risk standards
- Supporting the drafting and maintenance of policies and procedures required for regulated payments operations, monitoring legal developments, and providing concise, actionable guidance to business teams
Skills
- Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of relevant legal experience in fintech, payments, banking, financial services, or digital assets, with strong legal research, writing, and contract review skills
- The position reports to the Head of Legal, US, and operates remotely within the United States
- Experience with U.S. money transmission licensing, NMLS filings, and regulated payments companies is highly valued
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of relevant legal experience in fintech, payments, banking, financial services, or digital assets, with strong legal research, writing, and contract review skills
- The position reports to the Head of Legal, US, and operates remotely within the United States
Nice to Haves
- Experience with U.S. money transmission licensing, NMLS filings, and regulated payments companies is highly valued
