VP, Legal

Summer

106d • $200,000 - $240,000

About The Position

As VP, Legal you’ll have the opportunity to work side-by-side with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to shape the company’s legal and compliance strategy during a period of rapid organizational growth. The role also offers a rare opportunity to operate as Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer, architecting frameworks that safeguard sensitive data and drive regulatory excellence in an industry leading firm. Summer provides an ideal platform for someone who thrives in high-energy, fast-growth environments and is excited to define legal operations for an impact-driven organization.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 6+ years of legal experience, including in-house or law firm roles, ideally supporting high-growth technology or fintech businesses.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial regulatory compliance, especially as applied to bank-affiliated fintech products.
• Direct experience advising on data privacy, security, and protocols to safeguard customer PII.
• Proven track record in drafting, negotiating, and managing a variety of commercial contracts.
• Solid understanding of corporate governance, cap table management, and basic company filings.
• Prior exposure to fundraising and M&A events.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal and compliance concepts to diverse teams.
• Experience operating autonomously in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment, demonstrating a practical, solutions-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support for the company, advising on legal risks, regulatory changes, and corporate governance initiatives.
• Serve as Chief Compliance Officer, developing, overseeing and implementing the compliance program—including policies, procedures, and training related to banking products and all applicable financial regulations (BSA/AML, KYB/KYC, GLBA, etc.).
• Act as Privacy Officer, ensuring robust protocols for handling and protecting financially sensitive PII under relevant privacy frameworks.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and oversee all commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, client contracts, partnership agreements, licensing, and SaaS/cloud arrangements.
• Manage basic corporate compliance, including cap table administration, share issuances, board minutes, business registration/filings, and annual reporting.
• Supervise external counsel on company fundraising, M&A, and strategic initiatives as required, representing the legal function with investors, external counsel, regulators and other external parties.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance, which includes monitoring and communicating regulatory guidance affecting company products, marketing efforts and operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally, translating legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Significant equity allocations
• Healthcare coverage
• 401(k) plans with an employer match
• Contribution toward student loan repayment
• Flexible vacation/PTO
• Hybrid, flexible work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees