Privacy & Regulatory Counsel

Plaid; New York (NY); On-site; USD 188,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Plaid seeks a Privacy & Regulatory Counsel to partner with cross-functional teams in analyzing complex legal and regulatory issues, providing practical guidance, and supporting business initiatives in compliance with applicable laws. This role emphasizes growth, clear communication, and trust across levels within Plaid.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of legal experience, strong knowledge of U.S. financial-services privacy and AI/ADMT regulations, and a collaborative, proactive approach to

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent law degree is required.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze new or changing laws, regulations, supervisory guidance, enforcement activity, and industry developments and translate them into concise guidance.
• Answer questions about regulatory compliance for Product, Governance, People, and other cross functional teams.
• Maintain Plaid's regulatory policies, positions, and analyses.
• Support Policy team on proactive engagement with policymakers, regulators, and government officials.
• Partner with Compliance, Security, and operational owners to assess risks and implement updates.
• Create training and enablement materials to help cross functional teams understand regulatory requirements.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

J.D. or equivalent law degree

Job description

We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We're dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid's network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Seattle, Washington D.C., Raleigh, London, and Amsterdam.

About The Team

• The Privacy & Regulatory Counsel will join Plaid's Privacy & Regulatory Legal team, which supports Plaid in building infrastructure and products responsibly by translating complex regulatory expectations into concrete guidance.
• We are a lean, highly collaborative team that includes Privacy and Regulatory counseling.

Role Description

• As Privacy & Regulatory Counsel at Plaid, you will partner with cross-functional teams to analyze complex legal and regulatory issues, provide practical guidance, and support business initiatives in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• This role is ideal for an ambitious attorney who exhibits a growth mindset and eagerness to learn. We value strong communicators who can empathize with business partners, deliver solutions-oriented advice, and foster trust with colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze new or changing laws, regulations, supervisory guidance, enforcement activity, and industry developments - and translate them into concise and practical guidance.
• Answer questions about regulatory compliance for Product, Governance, People, and other cross functional teams.
• Maintain Plaid's regulatory policies, positions, and analyses.
• Support our Policy team on proactive engagement with policymakers, regulators, and government officials.
• Partner with Compliance, Security, and operational owners to assess risks and implement and operationalize relevant updates.
• Create training and enablement materials that help cross functional teams understand and apply regulatory requirements in their day-to-day work.

Requirements

• J.D. or equivalent law degree and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal experience providing solutions-oriented advice in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. financial-services, consumer-protection, privacy, and AI / ADMT regulations.
• Experience with GLBA, FCRA, UDAAP, PIPEDA, GDPR, state privacy laws, and related regulatory frameworks.
• Experience monitoring and interpreting statutes, regulations, supervisory guidance, enforcement actions, and regulatory trends and providing actionable guidance to business partners.
• Familiarity with regulatory-change management, compliance-program design, policy governance, risk assessments, control implementation, and evidence of compliance.
• Strong legal judgment, analytical skills, issue-spotting, organization, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues to non-lawyer audiences.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with a willingness to share information early, engage the right partners, and drive clear follow-through.
• Comfort working through ambiguity and recommending risk-based options in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience supporting businesses operating in regulated industries is strongly preferred.

Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!

Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

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Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Compensation Range: $188K - $224K