About the Role
The mission of the Payments Legal team is to be the key legal advisor to the business in its implementation of new payments-related initiatives, including the launching of innovative payments solutions and the mitigation of payments-related risk for the business.
We are looking for a Senior Counsel, Payments with expertise in payments and financial services to join the Uber Legal Team. You will report to Uber's Director of Payments Legal (Americas). This role can be based in Uber's San Francisco or New York office.
What You'll Do
- Work closely with the Payments Legal Team on payments and financial services legal matters for Uber and its entities.
- Provide payments regulatory advice in connection with financial services initiatives in the U.S. and globally.
- Negotiate commercial agreements with providers of financial services, payment processors, banks and payment networks for services in the U.S. and globally.
- Advise Uber's business teams on payments-related commercial agreements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including business development, mobility and delivery teams, compliance and treasury in connection with payments-related commercial matters.
- Advise the business on ongoing compliance matters.
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Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of eight (8) years of legal experience OR Minimum 7 years, including +1 year Uber internal.
- J.D. and license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive payments regulatory knowledge and experience with commercial agreements and in advising on a wide range of commercial and contractual matters, including legal and business risk assessments.
- Deep understanding of legal principles applicable to payments and risk, including the payments ecosystem (e.g., the role of acquiring and issuing banks, card networks, payment processors and gateways), regulatory implications (e.g., stored value, money transmission) and consumer protection laws.
- Knowledge of major payment network rules and processes and experience dealing with major payment networks
- International payments experience - able to work with teams globally and local counsel in various countries.
For New York, NY-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$243,000 per year - USD$270,000 per year.
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$243,000 per year - USD$270,000 per year.
For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.