Corporate Counsel (Product, Privacy, Cybersecurity, AI and Technology Compliance)

Overview

A remote Corporate Counsel position is available, with a preference for candidates located in the Eastern and Central time zones. This role focuses on product, privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and technology compliance legal matters within a company specializing in credit card processing and merchant services.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel including business process mapping and enhancements.
• Collaborate with all company divisions and functions to achieve objectives related to product development, data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI.
• Support senior legal leadership in matters related to product development and deployment of AI and related technologies.
• Advise on data privacy and cybersecurity issues.
• Offer strategic legal guidance on AI development and deployment, privacy regulations, data governance, and responsible data use.
• Analyze emerging legal, regulatory, and policy frameworks related to AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity, and develop compliance strategies.
• Partner with compliance and business teams to create scalable regulatory compliance and risk management approaches.
• Ensure company policies and strategies comply with industry and governmental regulations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 5 years combined relevant experience as in-house counsel and/or private practice attorney with expertise in data privacy, cybersecurity, product development, marketing, and/or AI law.
• Experience working in a fast-paced technology company.
• General familiarity with consumer financial services laws and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
• Payment or financial services industry experience preferred.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong contract review, negotiation, analytical, and creative skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective collaboration skills across all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Google software applications.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to evaluate alternatives and provide sound business and legal advice under time constraints and limited information.

Travel

• 5-10% travel required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $110,000 - $180,000, varying by work location and candidate experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible paid time off
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Mental health support and well-being programs
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Education assistance
  • Company-funded lifestyle spending account

Location

• Remote position with preference for candidates in Eastern and Central time zones.