Hybrid Senior Legal Counsel – Privacy, Trust & Partnerships

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About the role

  • Senior Legal Counsel providing strategic legal support for privacy, data security, and partnerships in a fintech company. Collaborating with leadership to navigate complex regulatory environments and partnership growth.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal counsel on privacy, data protection, and trust & safety matters, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations including federal regulations state privacy laws, and evolving data protection frameworks
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with fintech partners, including partnership agreements, data processing agreements, and API integration contracts
  • Advise on consumer protection and financial services regulatory requirements relevant to tax technology and embedded finance products
  • Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to implement privacy-by-design principles and scalable compliance frameworks
  • Manage and respond to privacy-related inquiries, data subject requests, and regulatory communications
  • Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and legal processes that support rapid partnership growth

Requirements

  • 5+ years of legal experience with a focus on privacy, data security, and commercial transactions, with at least 2+ years in fintech, financial services, or technology companies
  • Strong knowledge of US privacy laws and regulations, including state privacy frameworks, CCPA, GLBA, and consumer financial protection laws
  • Proven track record of drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, particularly partnership and data sharing agreements
  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
  • Exceptional judgment, business acumen, and ability to provide practical legal guidance in ambiguous situations.

Benefits

  • Offers Equity

Job title

Senior Legal Counsel – Privacy, Trust & Partnerships

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$190,000 - $220,000 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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