Join the World's Top Legal Talent Network

We analyze complex and novel legal issues for Plaid to enable innovation.

At Plaid, our mission is to unlock financial freedom for everyone.  There has never been a better time than now to start building the future of fintech with us. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo and SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 11,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam.

What Excites You:

• Providing smart, creative, and strategic advice on novel legal questions, risks, and opportunities, including the development and launch of new products
• Collaborating closely with a wide variety of teams at Plaid, including Product, Engineering, Revenue, Compliance, Risk and Marketing, on complex legal questions related to product development and commercialization, including advising on new and emerging legal and regulatory developments 
• Building strong relationships with risk and business colleagues and operating as a trusted advisor to help them achieve their goals
• Monitoring and analyzing legal, regulatory, and policy developments relevant to financial services and fintech, including related to data privacy, consumer protection, marketing, and financial and payments regulatory frameworks; and identifying trends and potential impacts on business activities and adapting existing laws to new technologies 
• Constant learning, moving fast, and having fun at the same time

What Excites Us:

• You have a J.D. degree and membership in at least one U.S. state bar, with at least 5+ years of relevant experience at a top law firm, in-house legal team, and/or government agency, or in-house legal department, with a focus on advising product teams or other stakeholders on product development at the intersection of financial services and technology
• You have a deep understanding of the laws, regulations, and requirements applicable to fintechs, including laws and regulations related to consumer protection, privacy, marketing, payments, and/or cryptocurrencies
• You’re a creative thinker who is comfortable interpreting and applying the law in unsettled contexts, and you love seeing around corners and connecting dots in a way that allows Plaid to manage risk and enable the business better than our peers
• You’re solutions-oriented, are biased towards action and impact, and see problems as opportunities and take the initiative to make changes and improvements
• You’re highly collaborative and are dedicated to developing strong relationships with key business partners
• You have exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills and can simplify legal concepts and communicate them in easy-to-understand language
• You pay attention to the smallest detail without losing sight of the big picture
• There is no task too big or too small for you; you can roll up your sleeves and get things done
• You demonstrate a growth mindset in response to mistakes, exhibit genuine curiosity, are passionate about your work, and enjoy a fast-paced working environment
• You’re humble with low-ego, have a strong desire to grow and learn, and have a deep commitment to your teammates