Product Compliance Counsel

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Compliance Counsel to join our In-House Legal Team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a pivotal role in guiding legal and business strategies, managing risk, negotiating exciting commercial deals, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations around the globe. This is a unique opportunity for a talented legal professional to contribute to the success of a high-growth, mission-driven company at a pivotal stage of the company’s growth trajectory.
Responsibilities
You will own end-to-end compliance legal strategy for Deputy’s product; monitor and track changes to labor and employment laws across U.S, Australia and UK as they impact our software; and partner cross-functionally to ensure compliance by design in software development, as well as timely software updates and customer communications to align with regulatory change;
Partner cross-functionally with teams around the globe to deliver on company and legal team strategies and objectives;
Draft, review and negotiate SaaS and other commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, and ecosystem partners, including subscription agreements, professional services agreements, data processing agreements, NDAs, and much more;
Create and deliver compelling compliance training programs to teams throughout the organisation;
Draft and implement best in class policies and procedures for compliance with rapidly developing laws;
Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations to ensure compliance and provide proactive legal and business guidance;
Manage external legal resources when necessary and ensure cost-effective legal support;
Conduct legal research and analysis as needed to support business decisions; and
Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active member in good standing of at least one state bar association;
Minimum of 4 years of legal experience with a reputable law firm or in-house legal team, preferably at a SaaS company;
Strong familiarity with U.S. wage and hour laws;
Experience negotiating business transactions with a preference for candidates with experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating SaaS agreements;
Commercial awareness and understanding of balanced risk approaches in a SaaS high growth context;
Excellent business acumen and people skills with a strong background in commercial law and the demonstrated ability to advise stakeholders on business and legal issues, and advocate on the company’s behalf;
Alignment with Deputy’s Mission, Vision, and Values;
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to advise and present to stakeholders at all levels of the business;
A ‘business partner’ mindset with demonstrated collaborative and solutions-oriented behaviors to enable compliant business outcomes;
Intellectual curiosity to continuously learn, upskill and adapt in a fast paced and dynamic environment;
SaaS, technology, and/or workforce management software experience a plus;
Ability to work independently;
Strong organizational skills;
Excellent academic credentials; and
Outstanding references.
$139,000 – $167,400 a year