Job Overview
Location
US - San Francisco
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Data Science
Date Posted
April 11, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As Counsel, Data Privacy at Airwallex, you will serve as a key legal advisor on data protection, AI governance, and privacy compliance across the US and broader Americas, enabling the company to innovate safely within complex regulatory landscapes.
- • You will provide risk-based, business-oriented legal advice on US, Canadian, and South American data protection laws, AI frameworks, and cybersecurity issues, including cross-border data access and national security-adjacent matters.
- • You will partner with Product, Engineering, Information Security, and other business units to embed privacy- and security-by-design principles into product development, technical architecture, and go-to-market strategies.
- • You will lead the development and implementation of AI governance programs, draft and negotiate data-sharing agreements, oversee international data transfers, and support incident response for privacy and security events.
- • You will advise on high-risk processing activities such as novel AI use cases and embedded finance data models, ensuring appropriate safeguards and documentation are in place.
- • You will engage with regulators and policymakers on privacy, cybersecurity, and data access issues, and help build scalable compliance tools, training programs, and workflows for global teams.
- • You will operate in a fast-paced, high-growth fintech environment, working with globally distributed teams across time zones to drive impact and ownership.
- • You will join a collaborative Legal, Risk & Compliance team dedicated to safeguarding Airwallex’s operations through ethical conduct, proactive risk management, and expert guidance across all business functions.
- • You will have the opportunity to grow your expertise in global privacy law, AI governance, and financial services regulation while contributing to the development of a leading global payments platform.
🎯 Requirements
- • U.S. legal qualification (or foreign equivalent) and active license to practice in at least one US jurisdiction.
- • 5 years of experience in an in-house legal department and/or private practice advising on technology, data, and privacy issues related to technical platforms and products.
- • Strong knowledge of US federal and state privacy and data-security laws (such as CCPA/CPRA and GLBA/Reg P) and how they intersect with payments and broader financial-services regulation, plus working knowledge of GDPR and Canadian/South American privacy requirements (such as LGPD).
- • Demonstrated experience partnering with technical teams (Product, Engineering, Information Security) to translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical technical designs, controls, and processes.
- • Demonstrated experience advising on emerging US and global AI legal requirements and AI-governance best practices, and experience advising on AI/ML tools, vendors, or products from a privacy and data-protection perspective.
- • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers and senior executives, and to drive clear decisions in ambiguous, time-sensitive situations.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Opportunity to work on high-impact, complex legal challenges at the forefront of global payments, financial technology, and AI innovation.
- • Collaborative, inclusive culture with access to world-class colleagues across 26 global offices and a mission-driven team focused on building the future of global banking.
- • Exposure to cutting-edge regulatory developments in data privacy, AI, and financial services, with opportunities to shape company-wide compliance strategy.
- • Professional growth through ownership of complex projects, cross-functional leadership, and engagement with senior stakeholders and regulators.
- • Hybrid work flexibility based in San Francisco or New York, supporting work-life balance in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.
- • Access to learning resources, training programs, and industry networks to deepen expertise in privacy, AI governance, and fintech regulation.
Skills & Technologies
Hybrid
Degree Required
About Airwallex (UK) Limited
Airwallex is a global financial technology company providing cross-border payment and banking infrastructure for businesses. It offers multi-currency accounts, foreign exchange, card issuing, expense management, and embedded finance APIs. Founded in Melbourne in 2015, the company serves enterprises and SMEs across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, operating under licenses in multiple jurisdictions and processing billions in annualized transaction volume.
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