Legal Counsel, Data Security & Compliance

Plaud AI

• $160K — $240K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Law (J.D. or LL.M.).
  • At least 5 years of experience in global SaaS/AI companies.
  • Ability to collaborate asynchronously across time zones.
  • Strong empathetic communication skills.
  • Proactive and adaptive team player. Desirable skills include a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement global data privacy and compliance policies.
  • Collaborate with Security, Product, and Engineering teams on privacy measures.
  • Draft and negotiate data protection agreements with stakeholders.
  • Lead legal coordination for incident response and breach notifications.
  • Monitor global regulatory changes and advise executives on risks.

Benefits

  • Join the founding team of a new initiative with ownership stakes.
  • Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching for full-time employees.
  • Unlimited PTO and 13 paid holidays.
  • 12 weeks of parental leave regardless of gender.
  • Hybrid work model with flexible office attendance.
  • Access to new top-of-the-line laptops and workstation setups.
  • Annual offsite events and free office snacks.
Full Job Description
What You Will Do
  • Develop and maintain global data privacy, AI governance, and compliance policies aligned with evolving regulations (GDPR, CCPA, EU AI Act).
  • Partner with Security, Product, and Engineering to ensure privacy-by-design and compliance-by-default in all AI systems and cloud platforms.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate data protection agreements (DPAs) and compliance clauses with customers and vendors.
  • Lead incident response legal coordination, including breach notifications, investigations, and communications.
  • Monitor global regulatory changes and advise executives on emerging risks and legal strategies for AI and data operations.


Skills, Qualifications and Experience We Look for
  • Advanced degree in Law (J.D. or LL.M.).
  • At least 5 years of experience working in global SaaS/AI companies.
  • Comfortable working across time zones and collaborating asynchronously.
  • Strong communication skills with empathy.
  • Adaptive, collaborative, and proactive in driving outcomes.


What We Offer
  • Founding Team: Opportunity to join the founding team of this new initiative, with meaningful ownership and impact on a fast-growing startup.
  • Competitive Compensation: 160K-$240K base salary+performance bonus+Equity.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, and a generous employer subsidy.
  • Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan for full time employees with company matching.
  • Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays.
  • New Parent Leave: 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family, regardless of gender.
  • Hybrid Office: Minimum of 3x in office per week.
  • Gear: New hires are equipped with their choice of new top-of-the-line laptops and workstation setups.
  • Perks: Best office equipment. Annual offsites. Free office drinks and snacks.
* Ladders Estimates

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