Product Compliance Counsel

At Deputy, we empower businesses to build thriving workplaces - ones where staff are engaged, customers are served well, businesses are legally compliant, and companies’ profits thrive. Our reach extends across 100+ countries worldwide, serving more than 330,000 workplaces. 

Deputy is a global SaaS workforce management company headquartered in Sydney, San Francisco, and London, backed by top investors and recently surpassed $100m in annual recurring revenue. We've helped millions of workers across industries and aim to empower 80% of the global workforce. If you're passionate about improving the world of work, one shift a time, join us at Deputy and help shape the future of hourly employment!

Here at Deputy, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Compliance Counsel to join our In-House Legal Team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a pivotal role in guiding legal and business strategies, managing risk, negotiating exciting commercial deals, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations around the globe. This is a unique opportunity for a talented legal professional to contribute to the success of a high-growth, mission-driven company at a pivotal stage of the company’s growth trajectory.

Responsibilities

• You will own end-to-end compliance legal strategy for Deputy’s product; monitor and track changes to labor and employment laws across U.S, Australia and UK as they impact our software; and partner cross-functionally to ensure compliance by design in software development, as well as timely software updates and customer communications to align with regulatory change; 
• Partner cross-functionally with teams around the globe to deliver on company and legal team strategies and objectives;
• Draft, review and negotiate SaaS and other commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, and ecosystem partners, including subscription agreements, professional services agreements, data processing agreements, NDAs, and much more;
• Create and deliver compelling compliance training programs to teams throughout the organisation;
• Draft and implement best in class policies and procedures for compliance with rapidly developing laws;
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations to ensure compliance and provide proactive legal and business guidance;
• Manage external legal resources when necessary and ensure cost-effective legal support;
• Conduct legal research and analysis as needed to support business decisions; and
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active member in good standing of at least one state bar association;
• Minimum of 4 years of legal experience with a reputable law firm or in-house legal team, preferably at a SaaS company;
• Strong familiarity with U.S. wage and hour laws;
• Experience negotiating business transactions with a preference for candidates with experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating SaaS agreements; 
• Commercial awareness and understanding of balanced risk approaches in a SaaS high growth context; 
• Excellent business acumen and people skills with a strong background in commercial law and the demonstrated ability to advise stakeholders on business and legal issues, and advocate on the company’s behalf; 
• Alignment with Deputy’s Mission, Vision, and Values;
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to advise and present to stakeholders at all levels of the business;
• A ‘business partner’ mindset with demonstrated collaborative and solutions-oriented behaviors to enable compliant business outcomes;
• Intellectual curiosity to continuously learn, upskill and adapt in a fast paced and dynamic environment;
• SaaS, technology, and/or workforce management software experience a plus;
• Ability to work independently;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Excellent academic credentials; and
• Outstanding references.

Employee Perks

- Ownership in the company via Share Options

- Company match 401k plan

- Comprehensive health benefits

- Commuter reimbursement program

- Flexible remote-first work policy

- Company wide development and coaching

Deputy believes in equal opportunity and that inclusiveness and diversity promotes innovation. Our global team members are from a variety of cultures. And we welcome different perspective and skills. 

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