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Pathward

Senior Legal Counsel VP – Vendor Contracts, Privacy

Pathward

. Provide legal support for data privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity programs, including procedures, training, and guidance .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $104,000 - $174,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity legal frameworks, with a strong focus on compliance within the financial services industry. Proficient in drafting and negotiating complex agreements while effectively managing legal risks and stakeholder relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Juris Doctor Degree7+ Years Legal ExperienceData Privacy RegulationsVendor Contract NegotiationMicrosoft Office 365 Proficiency

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Hard Skills
Data ProtectionCybersecurity ProgramsLegal Risk AssessmentContract DraftingRegulatory CompliancePrivacy Program AnalysisData Subject Access RequestsVendor Risk ManagementNegotiation SkillsBaaS Agreements
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationRelationship BuildingStakeholder InfluenceIndependent Work
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Membership to Practice in U.S. State
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesPublicly Traded CompaniesPrivacy PrinciplesData ControllerData Processor

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide legal support for data privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity programs, including procedures, training, and guidance
  • Monitor and assess internal data protection policies and procedures
  • Assist with data subject access requests and security incidents
  • Advise business line partners on data protection and privacy laws, compliance, and information security best practices
  • Support regulatory change management in the financial services industry
  • Provide updates and guidance on the impact of new and changing laws
  • Review, prepare, adapt, and negotiate vendor, client, third-party, sub-processor, technology, and licensing agreements
  • Draft and negotiate data protection contractual clauses
  • Ensure appropriate language when Pathward acts as a data controller or data processor
  • Advise on agreements, risk mitigation, and compliance with company policies and legal regulations
  • Engage with stakeholders across IT, Information Security, People & Culture, Treasury, and other business lines
  • Perform other legal support duties assigned by the Deputy General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Juris Doctor degree required
  • Active membership to practice in at least one U.S. state
  • 7+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney in big law firms, governmental agencies, and/or in-house legal/compliance departments
  • Strong preference for demonstrated knowledge and experience in the financial services industry and with publicly traded companies
  • Extensive experience analyzing, interpreting, and applying state and federal regulations to vendor contracts and privacy programs
  • Working knowledge of privacy-related regulations associated with financial institutions
  • Experience with drafting complex technology and BaaS agreements
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
  • Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with privacy and data protection principles
  • Ability to assess and manage legal risk in third-party relationships
  • Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across business lines
  • Ability to work independently
  • Willingness and flexibility to respond to evolving privacy regulations, vendor risk requirements, and organizational needs

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual performance-based incentive opportunity
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees