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Product Compliance Counsel

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The Product Compliance Counsel will manage end-to-end compliance strategies, monitor labor laws impacting software, draft and negotiate agreements, and ensure organizational compliance through training and policy implementation. The role requires collaboration with global teams and managing legal resources.
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Deputy is a global SaaS workforce management company headquartered in Sydney, San Francisco, and London. Our platform serves over 1.5 million workers and 375,000 workplaces across 100+ countries. We are backed by top global investors and recently achieved Unicorn status. 


At Deputy, we’re improving the world of work, one shift at a time, for 80% of the world’s workforce: hourly workers. These are the dedicated employees who keep our world running – from baristas to nurses, cleaners to delivery drivers, florists to factory workers. Despite their vital role in society, most workplace technology has focused on those workers who sit behind a desk, but at Deputy, we transform the frontline. When businesses use Deputy, their workplaces thrive – the business is more profitable, compliant, and productive, while the workers are more engaged and happier at work.


If you’re passionate about creating solutions that put people first and helping businesses and their teams thrive, join us at Deputy and make an impact where it matters most!


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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