Legal Compliance Manager

Overview

A company specializing in energy management software is seeking a Legal Compliance Manager to develop and operationalize its legal compliance program. The role involves ensuring regulatory, contractual, and internal legal obligations are clearly defined, tracked, and managed across the business to support clean energy initiatives.

Responsibilities

Compliance Program Development & Management

• Design and implement the legal compliance program framework, including risk identification and prioritization
• Develop and manage a legal compliance obligation tracking system covering contracts, laws, and internal policies
• Translate legal and regulatory requirements into actionable business processes
• Coordinate with teams to assign ownership of compliance obligations and track progress, supporting enterprise risk management and legal risk inventory

Monitoring, Reporting & Accountability

• Monitor compliance status and track completion of key obligations and controls
• Identify gaps, escalate risks, and support remediation efforts
• Develop and deliver reports to provide visibility into compliance posture and key risk areas
• Support audit readiness and responses, including customer and regulatory inquiries

Cross-Functional Enablement

• Act as a central coordinator across Legal, Privacy, Security, Product, and business teams for compliance initiatives
• Drive clear ownership and accountability for compliance obligations without direct execution responsibility
• Support development and rollout of policies, standards, and internal guidance

Corporate Entity Governance

• Maintain corporate governance records, including local, state, and federal entity filings
• Assist with entity management and periodic corporate compliance requirements, including subsidiary board support
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders

Compliance Administration & Legal Support

• Maintain organized records of compliance documentation such as policies, risk assessments, and audit materials
• Track compliance-related contractual obligations (e.g., insurance, data handling, audit rights)
• Assist with regulatory filings, certifications, and periodic compliance activities
• Support contract filing, repository management, and general administrative organization of legal and compliance materials
• Provide backup support for contract and matter management as needed

Requirements

• 4–7 years of experience in legal compliance, risk, or legal operations
• Experience in SaaS, technology, or regulated environments
• Proven ability to build compliance processes across teams
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable workflows
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting or building legal risk frameworks
• Familiarity with privacy/data protection or regulatory compliance concepts
• Exposure to regulated industries such as energy, utilities, or fintech
• Leadership and management experience working across business units
• Bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $115,000 to $135,000 USD plus bonus
• Comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, generous parental leave, wellness stipend, and work flexibility

Location

Not specified

Additional Information

• Application deadline: August 15, 2026
• Compensation offers will consider experience, skills, and internal equity
• Equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion across all protected characteristics under federal, state, and local laws