Corporate Attorney

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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 flexibility to work from the location that works best for you. 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. If working from home, we recommend ensuring you meet the following requirements:

• High-speed internet with a stable broadband or fiber connection (minimum 100 Mbps) and reliable Wi-Fi signal
• Device for multifactor authentication (MFA/2FA), such as a smartphone or tablet

We gather in person for events a few times a year. Payscale has employees across the U.S., Canada, UK, the Philippines, and Romania, but we are currently unable to hire in Quebec Province, Northern Ireland, and Hawaii.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off, including 14 paid company holidays (2 floating holidays)
• Comprehensive benefits plan covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (100% covered by Payscale)
• Unlimited infertility coverage benefits through medical plans
• Additional supplemental health benefits for 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 with company contributions each pay period
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for pre-tax allocations
• Annual remote work stipend for wellness or home office equipment
• Monthly company All Hands meetings and regular executive leadership exposure
• Access to continued learning and development opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups and company-sponsored volunteer hours

Pay

Compensation range: $124,480 - $186,720