Corporate Counsel

Wellspring Worldwide; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellspring Worldwide is seeking a highly skilled Corporate Counsel with 5-7 years of corporate experience to serve as the senior legal, compliance, and privacy authority for the company’s global operations. You will partner with the CTO/CISO to drive AI-enhanced risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Role responsibilities include overseeing contracts, corporate governance, regulatory affairs, data privacy, and litigation, while leading a team and

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, regulatory, or privacy experience in a multinational context.
• Experience serving in or alongside a Data Privacy Officer function with GDPR ownership.
• Proven experience managing internal controls frameworks and regulatory compliance programmes.
• Strong knowledge of international business law, regulations, and best practices.
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities; ability to manage external counsel and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Own the full spectrum of legal risk, regulatory compliance, and privacy across Wellspring Worldwide.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including commercial, employment, vendor agreements, and partnerships.
• Advise on corporate governance and board-related matters; support secretary of state filings and annual reports.
• Lead regulatory affairs with monitoring of international laws and internal controls frameworks.
• Oversee data privacy governance to ensure GDPR and global data protection compliance.
• Manage litigation, arbitration, and external counsel coordination.
• Champion adoption of AI tools in legal workflows and manage-related risk.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Communication

Organization

Project management

External counsel management

Education

JD/LLB or equivalent

ABA-approved law school

Tools

AI-powered compliance tools

AI-enabled e-discovery tools

IP monitoring tools

Job description

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 ChiefInformationSecurity Officer (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).

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• 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.

Intellectual Property

• 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.

• 5-7years 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.