In-House Counsel - Data Privacy

Our client is an innovative AI-driven financial technology platform company operating a portfolio of businesses focused on transforming wealth management, investment management, and financial wellness solutions. The organization develops AI-powered platforms and tools for banks, wealth managers, advisors, and consumers, including AI agents, personalized financial advisory technology, and AI-optimized financial products.

Structured as a holding company with multiple operating entities, the organization is rapidly evolving its go-to-market strategy from traditional SaaS offerings toward AI-native solutions across financial services. The company operates with a lean, highly collaborative culture that combines the intensity and execution focus of New York financial services environments with the creativity, autonomy, and pod-style collaboration commonly found in Bay Area technology companies.

Our client is seeking a senior In-House Counsel, Data Privacy to support AI governance, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and technology-related legal initiatives across the organization's AI-driven financial services platforms.

This role will partner closely with executive leadership, product teams, and business stakeholders to advise on privacy, AI, and data governance matters in a fast-paced, highly innovative fintech environment.

The ideal candidate will combine deep data privacy and financial services experience with strong business judgment, product counseling capabilities, and demonstrated experience operating within AI-native legal workflows.

• Advise on data privacy, AI governance, data usage, and regulatory compliance matters across AI-driven financial products and platforms
• Support legal review and negotiation of data-sharing agreements, vendor agreements, SaaS agreements, technology agreements, and privacy-related contractual matters
• Partner with internal stakeholders on privacy-related risk assessment, mitigation, and product counseling initiatives
• Provide guidance regarding financial services privacy obligations, consumer financial-data handling, and compliance considerations
• Assist with AI governance initiatives, data management strategies, and technology-related legal matters
• Coordinate with outside counsel and cross-functional business teams as needed
• Support development and implementation of privacy policies, governance frameworks, processes, and best practices
• Assist with incident response, privacy-related investigations, and internal compliance initiatives when applicable
• Utilize AI-native legal workflows and technology-enabled legal operations to improve efficiency and execution
  
  

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active U.S. bar membership in good standing
• 10-15 years of experience practicing data privacy, technology, regulatory, or related legal disciplines
• Significant experience supporting data privacy and compliance matters within financial services, fintech, SaaS, AI, or technology organizations
• Strong understanding of AI governance, privacy frameworks, data governance principles, and financial-services privacy considerations
• Demonstrated experience utilizing AI-native legal workflows and modern legal technology tools in legal practice
• Strong drafting, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently within a lean, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment
  
  

• Prior in-house counsel experience
• Product counseling or technology-transactions experience
• Experience supporting AI-enabled products or platforms
• Startup, venture-backed, or growth-stage company experience
  
  

• Contract (3 Months to Start Option to Extend)
• Remote
• Compensation: $125-$150anHR W2
• Commitment: 40 Hour Work Week, Monday to Friday, Standard Daytime Hours
• Reports directly to the COO & General Counsel
  

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