Attorney, Fintech Compliance & Data Privacy (Dublin, CA or USA Remote)

SavvyMoney•Dublin, CA

63d•$200,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SavvyMoney is a leading San Francisco East Bay fintech company providing integrated credit score and personal finance solutions to over 1,600 bank and credit union partners nationally. The company's solutions integrate with more than 43 digital banking platforms. SavvyMoney has been recognized as one of the "Top 25 Places to Work in the San Francisco Bay Area" and is an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company. The company offers a hybrid work environment with offices in Dublin, CA, and is also open to remote candidates who can travel to the office periodically. As SavvyMoney continues to grow, they are seeking an Attorney, Fintech Compliance & Data Privacy. This role reports to the CLO and will lead data privacy, AI governance, and regulatory compliance initiatives, partnering closely with business, product, engineering, and executive leadership. The ideal candidate will possess a strong combination of law firm and/or in-house experience, exceptional legal judgment, and the ability to translate evolving privacy and AI regulations into practical business solutions.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar admission.
Approximately 8+ years of legal experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have law firm experience and exposure to in-house legal environments.
Significant experience advising on privacy, data protection, technology transactions, or commercial contracting.
Strong working knowledge of privacy and consumer protection regulations, including: GLBA, FCRA, CCPA and other U.S. state privacy laws, TCPA, DPPA, COPPA (or similar online privacy regulations).
Experience advising on AI governance, machine learning, automated decision-making, or emerging technology compliance.
Demonstrated experience negotiating complex vendor, SaaS, and technology agreements.
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to cross-functional business teams.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting product development, engineering, or technology organizations is highly preferred.
Familiarity with Truth in Lending Act (TILA / Regulation Z): and Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA / Regulation B) and other regulations applicable to credit transactions by financial institutions.
Combination of private practice and in-house legal experience.
Technology, SaaS, FinTech, financial services, or other highly regulated industry experience.
Experience developing practical compliance frameworks rather than providing only legal analysis.
Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the organization's privacy, data protection, and AI compliance initiatives.
Advise business and product teams on the legal implications of AI-enabled products and services.
Develop and maintain internal privacy and AI governance policies, procedures, and compliance playbooks.
Draft and update terms of services and privacy policies.
Review, draft, and negotiate commercial and vendor agreements with a focus on privacy, security, and data protection provisions.
Provide legal guidance on consumer privacy laws and industry-specific regulatory requirements.
Assess data collection, consent, retention, and usage practices across products and platforms.
Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks related to emerging technologies.
Coordinate with outside counsel on complex legal matters while serving as the primary internal privacy resource.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting privacy, AI, and consumer protection laws.
Partner with information technology team on data security matters and initiatives.
Support broader commercial and operational legal matters as needed.

Benefits

Equity Compensation Package
Flexible Time Off (FTO) - take time off as needed to rest and recharge.
Medical, Dental, Vision – 100% premium paid for employee
Disability/Life Insurance
Opportunity for learning and career growth with a top Bay Area technology company
Reimbursement for remote work setup
Monthly stipend for phone and internet
Team building events, culture activities, all hands events
Paid time off to volunteer and serve the community
Half day Fridays
401k matching contribution