Regulatory Compliance Counsel, Financial Services

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About the Role:

We are seeking a business-oriented attorney with experience in global and regional financial services  laws related to cloud outsourcing to join our growing legal team. In this role, you will assist in the development and implementation of financial services compliance frameworks. To be successful in this role, you must be able to work independently, to build systems and processes, and to collaborate with teams and colleagues around the world.

In the legal department, we are passionate about enabling customer success, while building a strong foundation for the future. We strive to provide thoughtful and pragmatic counsel and to minimize risks as we pursue business opportunities. We thrive by working together to solve complex challenges, supporting and learning from each other, and having fun!

What You Will Do:

• Analyze global and regional financial services laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., DORA, APRA, AML/CSP, FFIEC, MAS, Basel) and translate requirements into actionable product features.
• Work closely with Product, Engineering, Security, Commercial Legal, and Sales to ensure compliance features meet customer needs and regulatory expectations.
• Act as a bridge between legal, technical, and business functions to align priorities.
• Stay informed on evolving global financial services laws and SaaS-related regulations.
• Support periodic assessments to identify areas for improvement in compliance-related capabilities.
• Partner with Office of the CISO to develop scalable frameworks for addressing regulatory updates within the product lifecycle.
• Support creation of external customer and Sales enablement material on Confluent’s compliance position against Financial Services outsourcing laws and guidelines.
• Assist commercial attorneys, Office of the CISO, and Sales teams in addressing customer queries about product compliance and regulatory alignment.
• Identify potential legal risks in product features or processes and propose solutions to mitigate them.

What You Will Bring:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree; admission to at least one state or national bar association.
• 7+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably with experience in financial services, SaaS, or technology sectors.
• Deep understanding of global financial services regulations (e.g., DORA, APRA, AML/CSP, FFIEC, MAS, Basel), technology laws, and privacy laws.
• Proven ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable business and technical solutions.
• Strong collaborative skills with experience working cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• People who are smart, humble and empathetic, and who enjoy working as one team to get things done!

Come As You Are

At Confluent, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

At Confluent, we are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits that are in line with industry standards. We analyze and carefully consider several factors when determining compensation, including work history, education, professional experience, and location. This position has an annual estimated salary of $197,300 - $231,840 and a competitive equity package. The actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Confluent offers a wide range of employee benefits. To learn more about our benefits click HERE.

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