Global Compliance & Licensing Counsel

Pluralsight•Westlake, TX

1d•$144,400 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Pluralsight is seeking a Global Compliance & Licensing Counsel to architect its corporate integrity program. This role involves designing and scaling a global compliance function, managing the whistleblower program, and fostering an ethical culture. The position ensures the company remains protected from regulatory, legal, and reputational risks while promoting trust in areas such as FCPA/Anti-Corruption, OFAC/Sanctions, Intellectual Property, and internal governance. This is an opportunity to shape how a mission-driven tech company approaches ethics and compliance and to impact global operations.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required
Active bar membership required (any US state)
Minimum 3 years of compliance experience, with demonstrated expertise in FCPA, OFAC, and IP law as it applies to software or technology
Experience building compliance programs in a tech or software environment
Proven ability to manage internal investigations and handle sensitive whistleblower disclosures
Working knowledge of export controls and trade compliance is strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

Deep compliance expertise in a tech environment: Minimum 3+ years of compliance experience with a proven track record of building programs in tech or software. You understand both regulatory requirements and how they apply to our industry.
Expert-level knowledge of FCPA, OFAC, and IP law: You have hands-on experience interpreting and operationalizing complex trade and IP laws as they pertain to software distribution and global operations.
Strong investigative and disclosure skills: You've successfully managed internal investigations into potential sanctions violations or bribery allegations, handled sensitive whistleblower disclosures with absolute confidentiality, and drafted voluntary disclosures to government agencies when needed.
Vendor risk management proficiency: You're experienced with vendor risk management tools, compliance screening software (Descartes Visual Compliance, World-Check, or similar), and automating due diligence workflows.
Collaborative leadership mindset: You can work effectively across HR, finance, engineering, and executive leadership to embed compliance into our culture, not as a barrier, but as a safeguard that enables growth.
Attention to detail with strategic thinking: You balance the need for rigorous controls with the flexibility to adapt as we scale globally and enter new markets.

Responsibilities

Design and build compliance infrastructure: Develop a Global Compliance Framework, Code of Conduct, and supporting policies; conduct risk assessments for new markets and high-risk jurisdictions.
Build vendor risk management programs: Create vendor compliance questionnaires and vetting processes; audit key vendors for IP protection and anti-corruption compliance.
Safeguard intellectual property and manage open-source compliance: Establish internal controls to prevent export of controlled technology, monitor for unauthorized use of proprietary code, review author/developer agreements, and ensure adherence to third-party license obligations.
Establish and lead whistleblower program: Create and manage a Global Whistleblower Hotline, lead investigations, maintain case management, and report findings to executive leadership.
Operationalize anti-corruption and trade compliance: Develop and enforce Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC) policies aligned with FCPA and UK Bribery Act; implement automated sanctions screening.
Manage export controls and trade compliance: Classify software products with ECCNs, implement automated customer/vendor screening against OFAC's SDN list, and manage export licenses and end-user certifications.