Privacy & Regulatory Counsel — FinTech Compliance Leader

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Plaid is seeking a Privacy & Regulatory Counsel to partner with cross-functional teams, analyze complex legal and regulatory issues, and provide practical guidance to ensure compliance across the business.

The role emphasizes growth mindset, clear communication, and the ability to operate in a fast-moving, regulated environment. Strong foundation in U.S. financial services and privacy laws is required.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent law degree and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze new or changing laws, regulations, supervisory guidance, enforcement activity, and industry developments - and translate them into concise and practical guidance.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory change management

Legal judgment

Policy communication

Education

J.D. or equivalent law degree

Job description

Plaid is seeking a Privacy & Regulatory Counsel to partner with cross-functional teams, analyze complex legal and regulatory issues, and provide practical guidance to ensure compliance across the business.

The role emphasizes growth mindset, clear communication, and the ability to operate in a fast-moving, regulated environment. Strong foundation in U.S. financial services and privacy laws is required.