Legal Counsel, Data Security & Compliance

Plaud • San Francisco, CA

12d • $160,000 - $240,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Plaud Inc. is hiring a Legal Counsel, Data Security & Compliance to develop and maintain global data privacy, AI governance, and compliance policies as regulations evolve. The role partners with Security, Product, and Engineering to embed privacy-by-design and compliance-by-default into AI systems and cloud platforms; drafts, reviews, and negotiates data protection agreements and compliance clauses; coordinates legal response to incidents; and advises executives on emerging regulatory risks and legal strategies for AI and data operations. The position is part of a new initiative's founding team and offers meaningful ownership and impact at a fast-growing startup. It is hybrid, with at least three days per week in the office.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global data privacy, AI governance, and compliance policies aligned with evolving regulations, including 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 (DPAs) 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $160,000–$240,000 base salary, performance bonus, and equity.
• Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, with an employer subsidy.
• 401(k) plan with company matching for full-time employees.
• Unlimited paid time off and 13 paid holidays.
• 12 weeks of paid new parent leave, regardless of gender.
• Choice of a new top-of-the-line laptop and workstation setup.
• Office equipment, annual offsites, and free office drinks and snacks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior