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Plaud

Legal Counsel, Data Security & Compliance

Plaud

. Develop and maintain global data privacy, AI governance, and compliance policies aligned with GDPR, CCPA, and the EU AI Act .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining data privacy and compliance policies aligned with GDPR, CCPA, and the EU AI Act, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams in a global SaaS/AI environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Advanced Degree In LawExperience In Global SaaS/AI CompaniesData Protection AgreementsPrivacy-By-DesignStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills
GDPR ComplianceCCPA ComplianceEU AI Act ComplianceData Privacy PoliciesIncident Response CoordinationLegal Strategy DevelopmentRegulatory MonitoringBreach Notification ProceduresData Protection AgreementsCompliance Clauses
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsEmpathyAdaptiveCollaborativeProactive
Certifications & Qualifications
J.D.LL.M.
Industry Keywords
Global Data PrivacyAI GovernanceCompliance PoliciesSaaSAI SystemsCloud PlatformsLegal CoordinationEmerging RisksData OperationsAsynchronous Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and maintain global data privacy, AI governance, and compliance policies aligned with GDPR, CCPA, and the EU AI Act
  • Partner with Security, Product, and Engineering to ensure privacy-by-design and compliance-by-default in AI systems and cloud platforms
  • Draft, review, and negotiate data protection agreements and compliance clauses with customers and vendors
  • Lead legal coordination for incident response, including breach notifications, investigations, and communications
  • Monitor global regulatory changes and advise executives on emerging risks and legal strategies for AI and data operations

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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
  • Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement with a minimum of 3 days in the office per week

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance bonus
  • Equity
  • Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, with a generous employer subsidy
  • 401(k) plan with company matching for full-time employees
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 13 paid holidays
  • 12 weeks of paid new parent leave, regardless of gender
  • Choice of new top-of-the-line laptops and workstation setups
  • Best office equipment
  • Annual offsites
  • Free office drinks and snacks
  • Founding-team opportunity with meaningful ownership and impact
  • Global exposure
  • Continuous learning and fast career development
  • Hybrid work arrangement