Privacy & Regulatory Counsel

Plaid•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Privacy & Regulatory Counsel will join Plaid’s Privacy & Regulatory Legal team, which supports Plaid in building infrastructure and products responsibly by translating complex regulatory expectations into concrete guidance. We are a lean, highly collaborative team that includes Privacy and Regulatory counseling. As Privacy & Regulatory Counsel at Plaid, you will partner with cross-functional teams to analyze complex legal and regulatory issues, provide practical guidance, and support business initiatives in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role is ideal for an ambitious attorney who exhibits a growth mindset and eagerness to learn. We value strong communicators who can empathize with business partners, deliver solutions-oriented advice, and foster trust with colleagues at all levels.

Requirements

J.D. or equivalent law degree and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction.
5+ years of legal experience providing solutions-oriented advice in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.
Strong knowledge of U.S. financial-services, consumer-protection, privacy, and AI / ADMT regulations.
Experience with GLBA, FCRA, UDAAP, PIPEDA, GDPR, state privacy laws, and related regulatory frameworks.
Experience monitoring and interpreting statutes, regulations, supervisory guidance, enforcement actions, and regulatory trends and providing actionable guidance to business partners.
Familiarity with regulatory-change management, compliance-program design, policy governance, risk assessments, control implementation, and evidence of compliance.
Strong legal judgment, analytical skills, issue-spotting, organization, and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues to non-lawyer audiences.
A collaborative and proactive approach, with a willingness to share information early, engage the right partners, and drive clear follow-through.
Comfort working through ambiguity and recommending risk-based options in a fast-moving environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting businesses operating in regulated industries is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze new or changing laws, regulations, supervisory guidance, enforcement activity, and industry developments - and translate them into concise and practical guidance.
Answer questions about regulatory compliance for Product, Governance, People, and other cross functional teams.
Maintain Plaid’s regulatory policies, positions, and analyses.
Support our Policy team on proactive engagement with policymakers, regulators, and government officials.
Partner with Compliance, Security, and operational owners to assess risks and implement and operationalize relevant updates.
Create training and enablement materials that help cross functional teams understand and apply regulatory requirements in their day-to-day work.