Corporate Attorney

Payscale•,

4d•$124,480 - $186,720•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our Legal team and support in commercial contracting and development of Payscale's privacy, data, and AI strategy. In this role, you'll drive compliance with evolving global laws in the tech space, advising on product and business initiatives with regulatory implications and helping to build and maintain trust with our customers and partners. You'll work cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Engineering, Information Security, and other business teams to embed compliance-by-design principles across the organization.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and bar admission in at least one U.S. state
3+ years of relevant experience
Deep knowledge of GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, the EU AI Act, and other U.S. and international laws applicable to privacy, data security, and AI
Experience advising SaaS, data analytics, or technology companies on regulatory compliance matters, with a focus on privacy, data security, and AI
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical guidance for business audiences
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally
Excellent judgment and the ability to independently manage a diverse portfolio of matters

Nice To Haves

Experience with security frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, FedRAMP)
Familiarity with technical concepts related to data security and infrastructure
Experience as in-house counsel at a growth-stage technology company
Demonstrated interest in leveraging AI tools to improve day-to-day processes

Responsibilities

Assess customer contracts, vendor contracts and data processing agreements for privacy risks, AI governance requirements, and third-party data sharing restrictions
Help maintain corporate policies, terms of service, and related legal documentation in compliance with U.S. and international privacy, data security, and AI laws
Conduct risk assessments and advise on data handling practices for new features, integrations, and business initiatives
Support the company's response to data subject access requests, deletion requests, incident management, and regulatory inquiries
Collaborate cross-functionally to improve relevant processes and implement compliance-by-design principles
Monitor the regulatory landscape, advise company leaders regarding new developments, and help implement proactive compliance measures
Help develop and deliver trainings for internal teams on core regulatory compliance issues
Coordinate with other risk and governance teams on third-party due diligence efforts

Benefits

Flexible paid time off
14 Paid Company Holidays, includes 2 floating holidays
Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance covered up to 100% by Payscale
Unlimited infertility coverage benefits through our medical plans
Additional supplemental health benefits offered to you and your family
401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
16 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Health Savings Account (HSA) options and company contributions each pay period
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for pre-tax employee allocations
Annual remote work stipend to be used on wellness or home office equipment