The Role

We are currently seeking a Compliance Analyst. As a Compliance Analyst you will be responsible for researching and assisting in the maintenance of compliance programs, policies, and procedures. You will also provide support for a variety of other various legal and compliance functions that support internal operations at Addepar. As a key member of our growing team, you will focus on supporting our current business needs and crafting the future growth and development of the team, both individually and collectively.

Addepar takes a market-based approach to pay. A successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on the role, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base salary for roles in Colorado, California, and New York. The current range for this role is $69,000 - $107,000 (base salary) + bonus + equity + benefits.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Additionally, these ranges reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without requiring current or future visa sponsorship (for example, employment-based visas such as H-1B, F-1/OPT, or similar), and must be authorized to begin work in the U.S. on their first day of employment.

What You’ll Do

• Support the design and implementation of scalable, repeatable compliance and risk assessment workflows, including intake, escalation, documentation, and follow-up.
• Implement and maintain a broad range of compliance policies and procedures
• Proactively monitor and research relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards elevant to the fintech industry and the regulated sectors our clients operate in, including AI, data privacy, KYC/AML and international expansion, to continuously refine processes as the regulatory landscape evolves
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and audits
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs to employees to reinforce a strong culture of compliance and understanding of relevant regulations and internal policies
• Identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI and automation tools to streamline compliance tracking and reduce manual overhead
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, Sales, and Legal, so that compliance considerations are seamlessly integrated into all aspects of the business lifecycle
• Build dashboards and prepare recurring reports for leadership on program health and key initiatives.
• Collaborate with legal team members to update privacy policies, contractual terms, and data processing agreements as needed

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience from an accredited college or university
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Thorough with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Highly collaborative and capable of working cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Information Security, Services, Compliance, Engineering, Product, and Marketing teams in a fast-paced work environment
• Experience and curiosity about new and emerging technologies and associated regulatory implications 

The Role

The VP, Legal & General Counsel will serve as a critical leader and advisor of the Addepar leadership team.  This role will be an integral partner to enable client and product-led growth  while protecting the Company, including its clients data through the development, application and monitoring of global compliance. As Addepar evolves into an AI-native platform company, trust, security, and regulatory rigor are core to our success. 

You will oversee a global team of Associate General Counsels and lead functions spanning commercial contracts, compliance, privacy & data governance, and legal operations, while building a scalable legal operating model to support a high-growth, global organization.

Addepar takes a market-based approach to pay. A successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on the role, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base salary for roles in Colorado, California, and New York.

The current range for this role is $250,000 - $350,000 (base salary) + bonus + equity + benefits. 

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Additionally, these ranges reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

What You'll Do

Executive & Board Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and COO on legal, regulatory, and risk matters
• Support Board governance, strategic initiatives, and complex decision-making with clear, pragmatic legal guidance
• Help leaders assess and manage risk in pursuit of aggressive growth and scale

Commercial & Revenue Enablement 

• Support the evolution of Addepar’s global commercial contracting strategy (MSAs, DPAs, SLAs, SOWs, and partner agreements) and scale contract processes to support enterprise sales velocity without compromising risk posture
• Partner closely with GTM, Finance, and RevOps to reduce deal friction and improve cycle times

Privacy, Data Protection & Governance

• Lead global privacy and data governance programs aligned with Addepar’s handling of sensitive financial and personal data
• Oversee compliance with global data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR and other regional regimes)
• Partner with Security, IT, and Product on incident response, breach readiness, and privacy-by-design practices

AI & Product Legal Leadership

• Provide legal guidance on AI-native product development, including data usage, model governance, and transparency; help shape responsible AI practices that align with customer trust and regulatory expectations
• Advise Product and Engineering teams on product launches, roadmap decisions, and customer-facing disclosures

Compliance & Global Expansion

• Build and maintain a practical, scalable compliance framework appropriate for a global fintech platform
• Oversee employment-related legal matters, including global workforce expansion and policy frameworks
• Support office openings and entity setup across EMEA, APAC, and other regions

Legal Operations & Team Leadership

• Partner with the VP People, VP Finance & G&A Operations group to support the COO on the operational support of the Company, including achievement of Company-led goals/KPI’s
• Lead and develop a high-performing legal team
• Manage disputes, investigations, and litigation with discipline and sound judgment
• Establish legal operating rhythms, intake prioritization, playbooks, templates, and KPIs

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.