Corporate Counsel

Overview

This role is for a Corporate Counsel who will serve as the senior-most legal, compliance, and privacy authority for the organization’s global operations. Responsibilities span legal risk ownership, regulatory compliance, and personal data governance.

Responsibilities

Legal Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure operations adhere to applicable international, national, and local laws and regulations.
• Identify, analyze, and manage legal risks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Establish and maintain policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks.
• Use AI-powered compliance monitoring tools to track regulatory changes across jurisdictions in real time.

Contract Review and Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including commercial agreements, employment contracts, vendor agreements, and partnerships.
• Manage cross-border transactions and contracts, ensuring compliance with international regulations.
• Maintain AI-assisted contract templates and playbooks to standardize and streamline negotiation.

Corporate Governance

• Advise on corporate governance best practices and ensure compliance with board governance frameworks.
• Partner with the Finance team and the company’s registered agent to ensure compliance with Secretary of State registrations and annual report filings.
• Assist with board meetings, resolutions, and related legal documentation.

Regulatory Affairs

• Monitor changes in international laws and regulations and ensure timely compliance across operating jurisdictions.
• Design, implement, and maintain the internal controls framework, ensuring consistent adherence to policies and regulatory obligations.
• Develop security-related policies and compliance frameworks in partnership with IT/CISO on implementation and enforcement.
• Manage relationships with regulators and handle regulatory inquiries or investigations.
• Lead compliance risk assessments and reporting to the executive team and board.
• Use AI-assisted regulatory intelligence platforms to proactively identify and assess the impact of regulatory changes.

Data Privacy Officer Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the personal data governance framework.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and applicable global data protection laws (CCPA, UK GDPR, and other jurisdiction-specific regimes).

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Oversee and manage litigation, arbitration, or disputes, coordinating with external counsel as needed.
• Represent the organization in negotiations and dispute resolution processes.
• Use AI-powered e-discovery and document review tools to reduce cost and time in litigation support.

Intellectual Property

• Safeguard IP assets by managing global registrations, infringements, and disputes.
• Use AI tools to monitor IP landscapes, identify potential infringement, and manage portfolio tracking at scale.

AI & Legal Technology Leadership

• Lead adoption of legal and compliance technology, evaluating and implementing AI tools across legal, compliance, and privacy functions.
• Establish governance frameworks and usage policies for AI in legal workflows, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical use.
• Partner with technology and product teams to advise on AI-related legal risk, data privacy, and emerging regulatory requirements (e.g., EU AI Act, state AI laws).
• Stay current on AI law, privacy regulation, and compliance developments and advise leadership on strategic implications.

Stakeholder Management & Training

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on legal, compliance, and privacy implications of strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with external counsel and advisors for specialized legal matters.
• Provide training to internal teams on commercial contracts, compliance, data privacy, contract management, and responsible use of AI legal tools.

Requirements

• JD, LLB, or equivalent degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; multi-jurisdictional licensure preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in a similar role with international exposure in a multinational corporation or law firm.
• Demonstrated experience serving in or alongside a Data Privacy Officer function, with hands-on GDPR compliance ownership.
• Proven experience managing internal controls frameworks and regulatory compliance programs (CCO-equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of international business law, regulations, and best practices.
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage external counsel and legal budgets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in SaaS, tech transfer, or adjacent technology industries.
• Hands-on experience evaluating, procuring, or implementing legal technology or AI tools.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: 170,000 - 180,000 USD per year

Location

• Remote (United States)