[Hiring] Junior Legal Counsel @The L Suite

Role Description

Mercuryo is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel to support its U.S. legal and regulatory operations, with a primary focus on the multi-state Money Transmitter License (MTL) project and commercial contracting. This role is integral to ensuring Mercuryo’s compliance and operational excellence as a regulated payments company operating in a fast-paced, global fintech environment.

• Work closely with senior legal and compliance leaders to advance MTL licensing.
• Conduct regulatory research and manage application and post-licensing workstreams.
• Prepare and organize legal materials for NMLS and state submissions.
• Draft application responses and coordinate timely communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review and redline commercial agreements.
• Maintain contract trackers and ensure all documentation aligns with Mercuryo’s regulatory obligations and risk standards.
• Support the drafting and maintenance of policies and procedures required for regulated payments operations.
• Monitor legal developments and provide concise, actionable guidance to business teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant legal experience in fintech, payments, banking, financial services, or digital assets.
• Strong legal research, writing, and contract review skills.
• Experience with U.S. money transmission licensing, NMLS filings, and regulated payments companies is highly valued.

Requirements

• Reports to the Head of Legal, US.
• Operates remotely within the United States.

Company Description

Mercuryo: Enabling Seamless Digital Payments

Building the Future of Regulated Fintech Solutions

Company Website: https://mercuryo.io