Legal Counsel

Description:

Plaid is seeking a European Counsel to join its Privacy, Policy, Legal and Compliance (PPLC) team. The role involves providing business-focused legal guidance across the company to support product innovation, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and mitigate legal risks. The Counsel will be part of a fast-paced fintech environment working with teams across Product, Commercial, and Legal functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including customer agreements, partnerships, and service-level agreements (SLAs)

• Ensure compliance with data protection practices and fintech regulations

• Support legal risk management, identifying and mitigating potential legal and compliance issues

• Stay updated on legal and regulatory changes across financial services, data protection, and open banking

• Collaborate with internal teams to navigate legal and compliance challenges in new product development

• Manage internal legal processes efficiently

Qualifications:

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• Minimum 4 years of relevant post-qualification experience at a top international law firm or in-house legal department

• Preferably with experience in financial services or a fast-growing startup

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong stakeholder management and teamwork abilities

• Knowledge of privacy, data security, and intellectual property law is a plus

• Passion for Plaid’s mission in fintech

Additional Information:
Plaid is committed to building a diverse and equitable team. Applicants with varied experiences are encouraged to apply. The company provides reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process.