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april · 4 days ago

Senior Legal Counsel (Privacy, Trust & Partnerships)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$190K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

April is a fintech company offering an embedded tax platform designed to enhance financial decision-making. The Senior Legal Counsel will provide legal support on privacy, data protection, and commercial partnership matters, working closely with leadership to mitigate risks and enable growth.

Financial ServicesFinTechInformation TechnologyTax ConsultingTax Preparation

Hiring Manager

Lauren Wilganowski

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel on privacy, data protection, and trust & safety matters, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations including federal regulations state privacy laws, and evolving data protection frameworks

Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with fintech partners, including partnership agreements, data processing agreements, and API integration contracts

Advise on consumer protection and financial services regulatory requirements relevant to tax technology and embedded finance products

Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to implement privacy-by-design principles and scalable compliance frameworks

Manage and respond to privacy-related inquiries, data subject requests, and regulatory communications

Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and legal processes that support rapid partnership growth

Qualification

Privacy law expertiseData security knowledgeCommercial agreements negotiationJ.D.Bar membershipFintech experienceConsumer protection lawsLegal judgmentBusiness acumenPractical legal guidance

Required

5+ years of legal experience with a focus on privacy, data security, and commercial transactions, with at least 2+ years in fintech, financial services, or technology companies

Strong knowledge of US privacy laws and regulations, including state privacy frameworks, CCPA, GLBA, and consumer financial protection laws

Proven track record of drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, particularly partnership and data sharing agreements

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing

Exceptional judgment, business acumen, and ability to provide practical legal guidance in ambiguous situations