Regulatory Counsel

Clair

Regulatory Counsel providing legal advice in a fintech environment. Advising on compliance management and navigating the regulatory landscape while collaborating across teams.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a primary legal advisor on product counseling matters, providing practical regulatory guidance on new product features, partnerships, and go-to-market strategies
Advise on consumer financial protection laws, including UDAAP, fair lending, state licensing requirements (lending, money transmission), and other applicable federal and state regulations
Support all aspects of the compliance management system (CMS), including policies and procedures, training, monitoring, and corrective action
Review and approve customer-facing materials and marketing collateral for regulatory accuracy and required disclosures
Assist with third-party and vendor risk management, including review of vendor contracts and oversight programs
Support licensing portfolio management, including tracking deadlines, coordinating renewals, and preparing regulatory filings
Assist with internal and external audits and regulatory examinations, including document preparation and response coordination
Liaise with our Partner Bank on compliance-related matters and communicate effectively with Partner Bank stakeholders
Monitor regulatory developments and translate legal changes into actionable guidance for internal teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
3+ years of regulatory legal experience, including time at a law firm, regulatory agency, financial institution, or in-house at a fintech or financial services company
Substantive knowledge of consumer financial protection laws and regulations (e.g., TILA, EFTA, ECOA, UDAAP, state lending laws)
Experience advising on product or business initiatives in a regulated environment
Familiarity with compliance management systems and their core components
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical guidance
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Bonus: Experience with state money transmission or lending licensing, partner bank relationships, or third-party risk management frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage, with option to extend to your family
Fully-paid parental leave
Company-sponsored 401k, HSA, and FSA
Unlimited vacation for salaried roles, generous PTO for hourly roles
Work from home setup allowance
Access to your earnings every day on Clair
Company-sponsored short-term and long-term disability insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

regulatory legal experienceconsumer financial protection lawscompliance management systemsproduct counselingvendor risk managementlicensing portfolio managementinternal auditsregulatory examinationsdocument preparationregulatory filings

Soft Skills

excellent written communicationexcellent verbal communicationproactive mindsetsolutions-orientedability to manage competing prioritiesability to translate legal conceptseffective communicationpractical guidance

Certifications

J.D.active bar admission