Job Description

#GreatMindsDon\'tThinkAlike At Uber, we take pride in our diversity and working environment that sees you as more than just a person that can do the job, but a unique individual that can level up our organization with a perspective only you can offer. Uber provides a truly open culture that encourages all to voice their thoughts.About The Team Uber\'s Payments Legal Team is a global practice group within the Uber Legal team focused on financial services product and capability support across all of Uber\'s product lines and business units. The Payments Legal team partners with Uber\'s Payments, Risk & Identity team and Legal team to provide counsel on Uber\'s payments infrastructure in the ~70 global markets that Uber is active in. We #SeeTheForestAndTheTrees to provide the product and operations teams and local legal teams with the best possible advice to #BuildWithHeart in each market that Uber operates in.About The RoleWe\'re looking to hire an exceptional attorney with expertise in payments and financial services to join the Uber Legal Team. The job location will be determined in discussion with any successful candidate, but the role will be based in one of Uber\'s main office locations in the APAC region (e.g. Sydney, Taipei, Singapore, etc.).Your Impact in Role:

• You\'ll work with colleagues from across Uber, including Legal, Product, Operations, Finance, and Business Development, helping to set strategy and provide legal leadership across the region.
• You will make a real difference to the economic opportunities and financial inclusion agenda for people across the region - as Uber expands its global financial product capabilities.
• You will be part of the teams securing high profile commercial partnerships and deals with material business impact, including network partnerships, new payment acceptance models and revenue recovery strategies that enhance the experience for all those who use our app.
• You will be a key advisor to business leadership regionally on legal risks and opportunities, with a focus on payments and fintech/regtech innovations, development of financial services regulations, consumer protection themes, AML/CTF, KYC, sanctions, data privacy considerations and other areas where the law meets the business.
• You will stay abreast of financial regulations that could impact Uber\'s business model and growth in the region.
• You will be involved in the design, planning and launch of new and exciting product developments and business initiatives across the region and internationally.
• You will manage outside counsel regionally, including budget planning and monitoring with the aim to ensure that the company receives cost-effective legal advice.

The Experience You\'ll Bring:

• A minimum of 8 years experience with preference for a mix of in-house and law firm background.
• An enthusiastic, team player with a passion for how technology can influence people\'s lives responsibly and within the law.
• Strong knowledge of the laws and regulations that regulate payments and other types of financial transactions.
• 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, gateways, risk vendors, etc.), regulatory implications (e.g., stored value, money transmission and other payments, cross-border and international regulatory issues) and consumer protection laws.
• Qualified attorney and Member of Bar Association or otherwise eligible to practice as In-House Counsel.
• Knowledge of major payment network rules and processes and experience dealing with major payment networks.
• Experience advising regulated payment entities and supporting payments compliance programs.
• Strong legal regulatory background, and experience dealing with government agencies and regulators.
• Possess excellent business judgment, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic about Uber!

What\'s in it for you?Uber\'s culture and values are at the core of everything we do so that our employees can better understand who we are and what it\'s like to work at Uber today.We pride ourselves on the amazing team we\'ve built. The driver behind all of our growth, our bold and disruptive brand, and the game-changing technology we bring to life is the people that make Uber, #OneUber.Doing your best work means being your best self. We offer a wide range of benefits and perks that are uniquely Uber to support your health and well-being. These benefits have been designed with #OneUbe r in mind, supporting the whole of you and the way that you work best. Read more about our benefits here:We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let\'s move the world forward, together.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.*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to .Uber is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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