Assistant General Counsel – Corporate

Role Overview

• Own and drive Marqeta's quarterly and annual SEC reporting cycle — 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings — in close partnership with Finance, outside counsel, and the Disclosure Committee.
• Serve as a primary author and coordinator of the annual proxy statement and related shareholder meeting materials, including CD&A, governance disclosures, and Rule 14a-8 shareholder proposals.
• Draft, review, and coordinate all Form 8-K filings for material events, including executive appointments, earnings releases, equity offerings, and corporate transactions.
• Oversee Section 16 reporting obligations (Forms 4, 144) for all executive officers and directors, working closely with the Deputy General Counsel and outside counsel.
• Serve as a key support for Marqeta's Disclosure Committee, coordinating cross-functional review and certification processes with Finance, IR, and executive leadership.
• Monitor and advise on SEC rulemaking developments, NYSE listing standards, and proxy advisory guidance (ISS/Glass Lewis) that may affect Marqeta's disclosure obligations.
• Support the Deputy General Counsel in staffing the Marqeta Board of Directors and its committees — including the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Payments Innovation Committee, and Nominating & Governance Committee.
• Prepare board and committee materials, including legal memos, management presentations, and action items. Coordinate materials through Marqeta's secure board portal (Diligent).
• Draft and finalize minutes for board and committee meetings; manage DocuSign execution and maintenance of board records.
• Assist in managing corporate governance formalities, including director questionnaires, annual certifications, committee charters, and board policies.
• Support executive session and director independence assessments in coordination with outside counsel.
• Administer and enforce Marqeta's Insider Trading Policy, including managing trading window communications, pre-clearance requests, blackout periods, and designation of insiders.
• Oversee Rule 10b5-1 plan adoptions, modifications, and terminations in compliance with SEC requirements, including the updated cooling-off period rules.
• Partner with the People/Total Rewards team on equity plan administration matters requiring legal oversight, including EIP and ESPP matters with securities compliance implications.
• Support equity-related disclosures in SEC filings, proxy statements, and shareholder communications.
• Provide legal support for corporate transactions, including equity offerings, reverse stock split mechanics, and other capital markets matters as they arise.
• Partner with outside counsel on corporate governance matters arising under Delaware law and Marqeta's certificate of incorporation and bylaws.
• Review and advise on indemnification agreements for directors and officers.
• Support subsidiary governance, including maintenance of records and signing authorities in coordination with the global Legal/People/Finance teams.
• Advise on general corporate matters and serve as a knowledgeable resource across the Corporate Legal team on securities and governance questions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Finance, IR, People, and the executive team to ensure legal work is integrated into business processes — not bolted on after the fact.
• Serve as a practical, solutions-oriented legal partner to business stakeholders — able to distill complex securities law obligations into clear, actionable guidance.
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel relationships and costs, including relationships with outside counsel on securities, governance, and M&A matters.
• Identify and build process improvements across the Corporate Legal function, including materials management, governance calendaring, and compliance workflows.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar (California or New York preferred).
• 10–15 years of legal experience, with a meaningful and demonstrable focus on public company securities, SEC disclosure, and corporate governance.
• Substantive, hands-on experience drafting SEC filings — proxy statements, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and 8-Ks.
• Experience supporting a public company board of directors and its committees, including preparation of materials and minutes.
• Strong working knowledge of insider trading rules, Section 16 compliance, and equity compensation disclosure.
• Top law firm experience preferred. In-house experience at a public company in a corporate or securities function required.
• Ability to operate independently, manage multiple time-sensitive workstreams, and escalate appropriately in a lean, high-performing team environment.
• Excellent written communication skills — this role requires clear, precise legal drafting and the ability to write for directors, executives, and the investing public.

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