Corporate Attorney

Payscale, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

14 Paid Company Holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Job summary

Payscale is seeking an experienced attorney to join our Legal team and support 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 trust with our customers and partners.

You'll work cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Engineering, Information Security, and other teams to embed

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess customer and vendor contracts and data processing agreements for privacy, AI governance, and data sharing.
• Maintain policies, terms of service, and related legal documentation in privacy/data security laws.
• Conduct risk assessments for new features, integrations, and business initiatives.
• Support responses to data subject access requests, deletion requests, incident management, and regulatory inquiries.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes and embed compliance-by-design.
• Monitor regulatory landscape and advise leaders on new developments.
• Develop and deliver trainings on core regulatory compliance issues.
• Coordinate with risk and governance on third-party due diligence.

Skills

Legal drafting

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

About Payscale

Payscale is the pioneer of compensation intelligence, helping organizations make smarter pay decisions that drive business performance. For more than 20 years, Payscale has combined trusted market data with AI-powered technology to deliver actionable insights that turn pay from a cost into a catalyst for growth. The Payscale Intelligence Cloud portfolio of solutions — Ascent, JobNav, and Paycycle — empower top companies and businesses like Cintas, Leidos, Chipotle, Ohio State University, and TJX Companies.

Create confidence in your compensation. Payscale.

To learn more, visit www.payscale.com.

Job Summary

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.

What You'll Do

• 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

We'd love to talk with you if you have:

• 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 Have

• 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

Location

Payscale has an employee centric remote-first model that provides you the flexibility to do your best work in a space that supports you, while also finding time to collaborate in person for the moments that matter. In our remote-first model, employees can work from the location that works best for them. We do not have centralized corporate offices. Employees can choose to work from home, in company-paid co-working spaces, or any combination of the two that best suits their unique needs.

If you work from home, we recommend ensuring that you can meet the following technology, equipment and workspace requirements:

• High-Speed Internet - A stable broadband or fiber connection (satellite is highly discouraged) with a minimum speed of 100 Mbps in a dedicated workspace that has a reliable Wi-Fi signal.

• Device for Multifactor Authentication (MFA/2FA) - smartphone, tablet, etc.

When it matters (usually no more than a few times a year) we take the time to gather for in-person events.

Payscale has employees across the US, Canada, UK, The Philippines and Romania however we are currently unable to hire in the Quebec Province, Northern Ireland, and Hawaii.

Benefits and Perks

All around awesome culture where together we strive to live our 5 values:

• Data informed decision making.

• Customer first. Always.

• Succeed together.

• Relentless about results. Obsessed with excellence.

• Lead the change. Shape the standard.

An open and inclusive environment where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:

• Monthly company All Hands meetings

• Regular opportunities for executive leadership exposure through things like AMAs

• Access to continued learning & development opportunities

• Our commitment to a continuous feedback culture which allows us to drive performance and career growth

• A growing network of Employee Resource Groups

• Company sponsored volunteer hours

• And more!

Our more standard benefits

• Flexible paid time off, giving you the opportunity to rest, relax and recharge away from work

• 14 Paid Company Holidays, includes 2 floating holidays (you choose!)

• A 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

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We embrace equal employment opportunity. Payscale is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. It is our policy that employees will not be subjected to unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruitment, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits, performance appraisals, education, and social and recreational programs.

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