Role Overview

The Legal & Compliance team at Veriff is the backbone of our innovation, providing strategic advice on operational best practices, risk mitigation, and regulatory excellence. As Senior Privacy and Product Legal Counsel, you'll act as a dedicated legal partner for data-intensive product teams, bridging the gap between bold product ideas and ironclad privacy standards. Your work will ensure Veriff's global data protection framework remains robust amid evolving regulations like the EU AI Act, biometric data rules, and international privacy laws.

Veriff's platform handles sensitive biometric and identity data for fintechs, e-commerce, and sharing economy businesses. You'll advise on everything from product ideation to launch, managing compliance workflows, negotiating DPAs, and training teams on privacy best practices. This role demands a proactive lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional SaaS environment, balancing legal rigor with business agility.

With Veriff's commitment to scalability, you'll contribute to protecting millions of users daily, mitigating risks in high-stakes areas like identity verification and AI-driven fraud detection. Remote work from Tallinn or Madrid offers flexibility, while our collaborative culture empowers bold ideas and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

In this senior-level position, your impact will be immediate and far-reaching. Here's what you'll tackle daily:

• Serve as the go-to legal expert for product areas, delivering actionable advice on privacy risks, compliance strategies, and supplier contracts.
• Champion privacy-by-design, integrating compliance from product ideation through launch and beyond.
• Own data privacy workflows, including drafting/reviewing DPAs, DPIAs, LIAs, privacy policies, and notices.
• Lead negotiations with customers and vendors to safeguard Veriff's interests.
• Track global regulations like AI laws, advising on roadmap implications.
• Develop training programs to build a privacy-first culture.
• Partner with external counsel on complex jurisdictional issues.
• Monitor compliance for biometrics, cybersecurity, and SaaS operations.
• Analyze international privacy trends for proactive risk management.
• Support engineering teams with technical legal guidance on APIs and ML.
• Manage change processes for regulatory updates across operations.
• Foster cross-team collaboration to align legal with business goals.
• Enhance frameworks for sensitive data handling in fintech contexts.
• Report on compliance metrics to leadership for strategic decisions.

These responsibilities position you at the heart of Veriff's growth, where your expertise directly enables secure, scalable identity solutions.

Qualifications

To excel as Veriff's Senior Privacy and Product Legal Counsel, bring these credentials:

• 5+ years in privacy/data protection (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, LGPD) in SaaS in-house roles.
• Master’s in Law or equivalent.
• Track record advising product/engineering from ideation to post-launch compliance.
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills for fast-paced, global settings.
• Proactive communication and structured problem-solving.
• Technical savvy in SaaS, cybersecurity, AI/ML, APIs (preferred).
• Biometrics/identity tech experience (ideal).
• Fintech or regulated industry background.
• IAPP certifications like CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM.

Candidates with international exposure and a business-oriented legal mindset will stand out. Veriff values diversity and seeks team players ready to innovate in privacy law.

Salary & Benefits

Veriff offers a competitive compensation package for this senior role, estimated at $120,000 - $180,000 USD annually, based on experience and location adjustments. Total rewards include:

• Performance-based bonuses and equity grants.
• Full health, dental, vision coverage.
• Unlimited PTO with encouraged recharge days.
• Professional growth stipend for conferences/certifications.
• Remote work setup (equipment, internet reimbursement).
• Wellness allowances for gym, therapy, etc.
• Generous parental leave (16+ weeks).
• Company retreats in Estonia/Spain.
• Pension matching and financial wellness programs.
• Learning platforms like Coursera for skill-building.
• Volunteer time off for social impact.
• Daily lunch credits for remote workers.

This package reflects Veriff's investment in top talent driving privacy excellence.

Why Join Veriff?

Veriff isn't just a job—it's a mission to protect honest people online. As Europe's premier identity verification provider, we serve 10,000+ customers globally, processing billions in transactions securely. Our Legal team is a tight-knit network of experts fostering innovation responsibly.

Enjoy a remote-first culture with European hubs in Tallinn (tech innovation capital) and Madrid. We prioritize work-life balance, diversity (40%+ women in leadership), and impact—your work prevents fraud, empowers businesses, and upholds privacy rights.

Grow with us: rapid scaling means promotion paths, plus exposure to AI, biometrics, and global regs. Join a collaborative, bold team where your legal acumen shapes the future of digital trust.

Veriff's story: Founded in 2015, we've raised $200M+ from top VCs, verifying 300M+ identities. Be part of our next chapter.

How to Apply

Ready to safeguard privacy at Veriff? Submit your resume, cover letter highlighting privacy wins, and LinkedIn profile via our careers page. We review applications weekly—top candidates interview within 2 weeks (HR screen, product team chat, case study, leadership meet).

Veriff is equal opportunity; we celebrate diverse backgrounds. No agencies, please. Questions? Email careers@veriff.com. Apply now and help build a safer digital world!