Deputy General Counsel – Litigation

Mercury is seeking an experienced and strategic Deputy General Counsel to lead our litigation function. In this critical role, you will manage and oversee all litigation matters, disputes, investigations, and regulatory inquiries across various areas, including commercial, product, intellectual property, employment, and regulatory enforcement. You will be responsible for developing and executing litigation strategy, working closely with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to protect Mercury’s interests. This is an exciting opportunity to build and scale a litigation function within a fast-growing fintech company.

• Manage and resolve litigation matters, disputes, investigations, and regulatory inquiries, as well as pre-litigation demands and escalated customer complaints.
• Drive the strategy and execution of all litigation, from discovery to trial.
• Own internal and external legal strategy, working collaboratively with outside counsel to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Partner with product, operations, risk, and compliance teams to ensure litigation risk is mitigated at all stages of the product lifecycle.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders regarding potential disputes and litigation risks.
• Develop and implement litigation prevention strategies and best practices.

• 12+ years of litigation experience, with a focus on fintech, financial services, or technology.
• Prior in-house experience at a high-growth company is a plus.
• Experience managing a diverse litigation portfolio, including customer disputes, intellectual property, product liability, employment, and regulatory matters.
• A track record of successfully managing complex and high-stakes litigation matters.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.

• A comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan
• 401k match (up to 4% of your contribution), plus a one-time bonus of 0.5% of your salary to invest in your 401k
• Paid time off (20 days vacation, 10 days sick, and 14 holidays)
• Paid parental leave (16 weeks primary, 8 weeks secondary)
• A new Macbook Pro, monitor, and accessories
• An annual $500 professional development stipend
• Meals on Mercury (reimbursements for lunch and dinner when you’re working late)
• An annual $500 wellness stipend

Mercury’s legal team is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a highly motivated and experienced attorney to join us. You will report directly to the General Counsel and work closely with all levels of the organization to support Mercury’s continued growth and innovation.

Mercury is a bank built for startups. We offer banking services, credit cards, and venture debt for founders at every stage. We started in 2017 and are growing fast, with over $60 billion in assets under management and a team of over 700 people. We’re headquartered in San Francisco, CA, and are a remote-first company.