We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated Privacy Counsel to join our growing privacy team. You’ll work cross-functionally as we develop new products and advise on legal risk and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will be skilled at building strong relationships, working in the unknown while balancing legal risks, and comfortable prioritizing multiple matters.
- Provide legal advice on privacy laws and regulations, including GLBA, CCPA, PIPEDA and Law 25, and other relevant data protection laws.
- Monitor and respond to changes in privacy laws and regulations.
- Partner directly with our commercial, product, marketing, and other business teams to integrate privacy considerations into current and future product developments.
- Draft and review privacy-related agreements, including commercial contracts, data processing agreements, and vendor contracts.
- Support investigations and incident response related to privacy and security incidents.
- Conduct privacy impact assessments, audits, and training sessions to identify and mitigate potential risks and gaps.
- Support the development and implementation of privacy-enhancing technologies and practices.
- 3-5+ years advising financial institutions/fintech companies as a lawyer at a leading law firm or in-house legal department
- Experience with the bank partnership model is a plus
- J.D. and membership in the California Bar in good standing, or eligible to register as in-house counsel with the California Bar
- Innate curiosity, desire and ability to learn rapidly
- Resilience and comfort serving as a trusted business partner
- Quick adopter of new and evolving technology
- A team player with a sense of humor and self awareness
- Competitive salary and stock option plan
- 100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible PTO
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Paid parental leave
- Health & wellness initiatives
The compensation range of this position in San Francisco, CA is USD $180,000 - $200,000 annually plus equity and benefits. Within this range, an individual's base pay will be dependent on a variety of factors, including without limitation, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
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