Vp, General Counsel (Fintech)

TL;DR

Vp, General Counsel (Fintech): Leading the legal strategy for a global data and AI platform, enabling client and product-led growth while protecting the company's data through global compliance. Focus on building a scalable legal operating model, overseeing commercial contracts, privacy & data governance, and legal operations.

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $250,000 - $350,000 (base salary) + bonus + equity + benefits.

Company

hirify.global is a global data and AI platform empowering investment professionals to turn complex financial information into actionable intelligence.

What you will do

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and COO on legal, regulatory, and risk matters.
• Support the evolution of hirify.global’s global commercial contracting strategy and scale contract processes.
• Lead global privacy and data governance programs aligned with hirify.global’s handling of sensitive financial and personal data.
• Provide legal guidance on AI-native product development, including data usage, model governance, and transparency.
• Build and maintain a practical, scalable compliance framework appropriate for a global fintech platform.
• Lead and develop a high-performing legal team, managing disputes and investigations.

Requirements

• Senior Leadership: Significant experience as General Counsel, Deputy GC, or equivalent in a high-growth technology company.
• Commercial Expertise: Deep experience with enterprise commercial contracts and complex customer environments.
• Data & Privacy: Strong background in privacy, data protection, and regulatory risk (ideally in fintech, SaaS, or data-intensive platforms).
• Scale: Proven ability to scale legal processes in fast-moving, global organizations.
• Management: Experience leading and developing senior legal leaders.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting AI-driven products or emerging technology platforms.
• Global experience across EMEA and APAC markets.
• Prior exposure to regulated financial services (banks, RIAs, institutional clients).
• Experience with M&A, or other strategic liquidity events.

Culture & Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer committed to bringing together diverse ideas, experiences, and perspectives.
• Welcoming environment where inclusion and belonging are held as a shared responsibility.
• Reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process.