Associate General Counsel, Compliance

Overview

This role reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer and involves overseeing the legal department by managing a wide range of legal matters including regulatory and industry compliance, data privacy and governance, litigation and claims management, labor and employment issues, corporate governance, and related legal concerns.

Responsibilities

• Advise executives and senior management on legal compliance, rights, and applicable laws.
• Participate in managing the organization's legal matters, including policy design and oversight.
• Maintain knowledge of the organization's products, operations, and legal documents.
• Preserve corporate records and maintain document management and record retention policies.
• Manage litigation, claims, and relationships with outside counsel.
• Oversee staff performance related to statutory filings such as licensing forms.
• Represent the organization in legal proceedings.
• Protect the organization against legal risks and violations.
• Review legal issues related to new products and services.
• Guide management on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
• Manage a team of attorneys and legal professionals responsible for compliance.

Compliance Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with requirements as a Human Capital Management technology provider and payroll processor, including obtaining and maintaining necessary licenses.
• Oversee compliance with data privacy obligations, including handling personal data requests, DSARs, privacy policies, assessments, and data processing agreements.
• Collaborate with various departments to provide legal and compliance support related to state and federal laws and regulations.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting operations and ensure compliance.
• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct internal investigations and respond to regulatory inquiries as needed.
• Create, deliver, and maintain privacy training in coordination with Human Resources, Information Security, and other stakeholders.
• Manage how personal information is collected, stored, shared, and transmitted to ensure compliance with domestic and international laws.
• Assist in audits, risk assessments, due diligence, and assurance related to privacy matters.
• Develop and implement privacy policies, procedures, and controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and mitigate privacy risks.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
• Maintain a records retention program to comply with legal, regulatory, and business requirements.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert on privacy law and related issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active admission to the bar of a U.S. jurisdiction with the ability to lawfully practice in the location of employment and in North Carolina.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience in an established law firm and/or corporate legal department.
• Proficient legal experience in data privacy and regulatory compliance, including U.S. state privacy laws (such as CPRA) and GDPR.
• Experience with the Money Transmission Modernization Act and NACHA.
• Prior experience with U.S. employment law.
• Experience with payroll companies is helpful but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

Details about compensation and employee benefits are provided by the employer during the hiring process.

Location

The position is based in North Carolina, with the requirement to be admitted to practice law in North Carolina and the jurisdiction of employment.