Legal & Compliance - sole hire, build with AI

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Legal & Compliance – Sole Hire, Build with AI based in the United States. Take ownership of the entire legal and compliance function at a fast-growing fintech company expanding from a single product into a diversified consumer financial platform. In this unique leadership role, you will establish the legal foundations for new products while maintaining a strong regulatory posture across existing operations. Working directly with founders, product managers, and engineers, you will help shape product strategies that minimize unnecessary licensing requirements, regulatory obligations, and operational complexity. You will leverage AI agents and automation to streamline recurring legal workflows, improve efficiency, and build scalable processes without compromising professional judgment or quality. This opportunity combines hands-on legal expertise, strategic product development, and entrepreneurial ownership in a fully remote environment. If you thrive on autonomy, practical problem-solving, and expanding financial access for underserved communities, this role offers the chance to build a legal function designed for the next generation of fintech.