Privacy and Data Protection Counsel

Real REMAX Group • Newark, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Real REMAX Group is seeking a Privacy and Data Protection Counsel to join its Legal team. The role provides legal guidance to product and engineering teams on privacy, data security, and other legal matters throughout the product development lifecycle. The attorney will help the company navigate the evolving and complex financial legal and regulatory environment affecting a fintech company, supporting internal teams as they develop and refine technology initiatives with speed and quality.

This position works closely with Product, Marketing, business, and go-to-market teams, as well as the broader Legal & Compliance team. It is fully remote, with candidates required to be based in the U.S. Standard business hours are based on the employee’s local time zone.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in a product counsel role at a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience working in a law firm or in-house corporate environment specifically on regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge and application of consumer protection laws and regulations, including RESPA, UDAAP, CCPA, GDPR, TCPA, and GLBA.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Digital fluency or willingness to learn new technology.
• Must be based in the U.S.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Advise Product, Marketing, and business teams throughout the product lifecycle on applicable legal and regulatory requirements and risks.
• Anticipate and identify legal and regulatory risks and propose creative, effective, business-focused solutions to mitigate them.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements in support of the business and its initiatives.
• Create and enforce data privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Oversee data governance, data mapping, and data retention policies.
• Ensure vendors comply with the organization’s data privacy and security requirements.
• Stay up to date on relevant industry and consumer protection laws and regulations.
• Partner with Marketing and go-to-market teams to ensure consumer-facing materials comply with applicable requirements.
• Partner with the broader Legal & Compliance team on corporate and enterprise initiatives as opportunities arise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed