Corporate Counsel

Rippling, Inc.; United States; Sur place; USD 170 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wellspring Worldwide, Inc. seeks a highly skilled Corporate Counsel to serve as the senior authority on legal, compliance, and privacy for its global operations.

You will partner with leadership, including the CTO/CISO, to drive risk management, policy development, and AI-powered legal tools across the organization. The role covers legal strategy, contract review, governance, regulatory affairs, and data privacy, with leadership over cross-border matters and interaction with regulators.

Qualifications

• JD, LLB, or equivalent degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction; multi-jurisdictional licensure preferred.
• 5-7 years of corporate/legal experience with international exposure.
• Experience in a Data Privacy Officer function with GDPR ownership.
• Proven experience managing internal controls frameworks and regulatory compliance programs.
• Strong knowledge of international business law, regulations, and best practices.
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage external counsel and legal budgets.

Responsabilités

• Oversee legal compliance, risk management across jurisdictions, and create policies to mitigate risks.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts; manage cross-border transactions.
• Advise on corporate governance and board-related matters; liaison with finance and secretaries of state filings.
• Lead regulatory affairs initiatives, develop internal controls, and ensure enforcement of security policies.
• Own and manage data governance, privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA, UK GDPR, etc.).
• Champion AI-enabled legal tech adoption and governance for risk, privacy, and compliance.
• Provide training to internal teams on contracts, compliance, data privacy, and responsible use of AI tools.

Connaissances

Legal knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Data privacy

Negotiation

Drafting

Project management

External counsel management

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Outils

AI tools in legal workflows

Description du poste

Wellspring Worldwide, Inc. is a leading provider of web-based software systems for managing research, technology commercialization, and innovation operations for universities, companies, government agencies, and independent labs. Founded in 2003, Wellspring has grown to serve over 500 organizations globally, including Fortune 500 companies, SMEs, hospitals, and universities. The company’s flagship products—Sophia, Flintbox, and Zeto—enable organizations to manage the entire innovation lifecycle, from discovery and IP management to commercialization and knowledge transfer.

We are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Counsel with 5-7years of corporate experience to serve as the senior-most legal, compliance, and privacy authority at Wellspring Worldwide. This role combines the responsibilities of Corporate Counsel—owning the full spectrum of legal risk, regulatory compliance, and privacy across the company's global operations. In these roles you will partner with our CTO who is our ChiefInformationSecurityOfficer (CISO)The ideal candidate will leverage AI-powered legal tools to drive efficiency and scalability, while advising executive leadership as a trusted strategic partner.

This role carries direct ownership of three functional areas:

• Legal strategy, contracts, M&A, litigation, IP, corporate governance, and international expansion.
• Regulatory compliance, internal controls, and security policy frameworks.
• Personal data governance andglobalprivacy compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure the company's operations adhere to applicable international, national, and local laws and regulations.
• Identify, analyze, and manage legal risks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Establish and maintain policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks.
• Use AI-powered compliance monitoring tools to track regulatory changes across jurisdictions in real time, reducing manual research burden.

Contract Review and Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including commercial agreements, employment contracts, vendor agreements, and partnerships.
• Manage cross-border transactions and contracts, ensuring compliance with international regulations.
• Maintain AI-assisted contract templates and playbooks to standardize and streamline negotiation.

Corporate Governance

• Advise on corporate governance best practices and ensure compliance with board governance frameworks.
• Partner with the Finance team and the company’s registered agent to ensure compliance with all Secretary of State registrations and annual report filings.
• Assist with board meetings, resolutions, and related legal documentation.

Regulatory Affairs Responsibilities

• Monitoringchanges in international laws and regulations andensuringtimely compliance across all operating jurisdictions.
• Designing, implementing, and maintainingthe company's internal controls framework, ensuring consistent adherence to policies and regulatory obligations.
• Developingsecurity-related policies and compliance frameworks, working in close partnership with IT/CISO on implementation and enforcement.
• Managingrelationships with regulators and handlingany regulatory inquiries or investigations.
• Leadingcompliance risk assessments and reporting to the executive team and board.
• LeveragingAI-assisted regulatory intelligence platforms to proactively identify and assess the impact of regulatory changes on company operations.

Data Privacy Officer Responsibilities

• Owningand maintainingtheCompany's personal data governance framework.
• Ensuringfull compliance with GDPR and all applicableglobaldata protection laws (CCPA, UK GDPR, and other jurisdiction-specific regimes).
• Oversee and manage litigation, arbitration, or disputes, coordinating with external counsel as needed.
• Represent the company in negotiations and dispute resolution processes.
• Use AI-powered e-discovery and document review tools to reduce cost and time in litigation support.
• Safeguard the company's IP assets by managingglobalregistrations, infringements, and disputes.
• Use AI tools to monitor IP landscapes, identify potential infringement, and manage portfolio tracking at scale.

AI & Legal Technology Leadership

• Champion legal and compliance technology adoption, evaluating and implementing AI tools across legal, compliance, and privacy functions.
• Establish governance frameworks and usage policies for AI in legal workflows, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical use.
• Partner with technology and product teams to advise on AI-related legal risk, data privacy, and emerging regulatory requirements (e.g., EU AI Act, state AI laws).
• Stay current on AI law, privacy regulation, and compliance developments and advise leadership on strategic implications.

Stakeholder Management & Training

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on legal, compliance, and privacy implications of strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with external counsel and advisors for specialized legal matters.
• Provide training to internal teams oncommercial contracts,compliance, data privacy, contract management, and responsible use of AI legal tools.

Qualifications

• JD, LLB, or equivalent degree from an ABA-approvedlaw school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least oneU.S.jurisdiction; multi-jurisdictional licensure preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in a similar role with international exposure in a multinational corporation or law firm.
• Demonstrated experience serving in or alongside a Data Privacy Officer function, with hands-on GDPR compliance ownership.
• Proven experience managing internal controls frameworks and regulatory compliance programs (CCO-equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of international business law, regulations, and best practices.
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage external counsel and legal budgets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in SaaS, tech transfer, or adjacent technology industries.
• Hands-on experience evaluating, procuring, or implementing legal technology or AI tools.

The pay range for this role is:

170,000 - 180,000 USD per year (Remote (United States))