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Marqeta
Marqeta

Assistant General Counsel, Corporate

legalfull-timeRemote, USA
SALARY
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WORK TYPE
remote
JOB TYPE
full-time
INDUSTRY
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About the role

The Impact You'll Have

SEC Reporting & Disclosure

  • 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.

Board & Committee Support

  • 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.

Insider Trading Compliance & Equity Programs

  • 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.
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Assistant General Counsel, Corporate at Marqeta — Remote