Plaid

Overview

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.

About Plaid

Plaid is dedicated to empowering financial transformation by building tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products, covering 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe.

Requirements & Eligibility

• 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

Key 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