VP, Privacy & Vendor Contracts Counsel

Pathward, N.A.; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Pathward, N.A. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel, VP (Vendor Contracts / Privacy) to join our hybrid, remote-office team. This role focuses on data privacy, vendor contracts, and regulatory compliance across financial services, supporting third-party risk management and data governance initiatives.

You will advise business lines on privacy laws, draft complex technology and BaaS agreements, and help ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required, with active state bar membership.
• 7+ years of legal experience in big law, government, or in-house.
• Experience in financial services and with publicly traded companies.
• Strong knowledge of data privacy laws and vendor contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for data privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity programs.
• Advise on regulatory changes impacting financial services and privacy.
• Negotiate and review vendor contracts, data processing agreements, and sub-processor arrangements.
• Collaborate with IT, Information Security, People & Culture, and Treasury on risk management.

Skills

Juris Doctor knowledge

Legal ethics

Regulatory compliance

Data privacy

Vendor contracts

GDPR/CCPA

Technology contracts

Microsoft Office 365

Written & verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Pathward, N.A. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel, VP (Vendor Contracts / Privacy) to join our hybrid, remote-office team. This role focuses on data privacy, vendor contracts, and regulatory compliance across financial services, supporting third-party risk management and data governance initiatives.

You will advise business lines on privacy laws, draft complex technology and BaaS agreements, and help ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.