Corporate Counsel

About the Role

Wellspring Worldwide, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Corporate Counsel with 5-7 years of corporate experience to serve as the senior-most legal, compliance, and privacy authority. This role combines responsibilities for legal risk, regulatory compliance, and privacy across global operations, partnering closely with the CTO/CISO. The ideal candidate will leverage AI-powered legal tools to drive efficiency and scalability while advising executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Legal Compliance & Risk Management:
  • Ensure adherence to international, national, and local laws.
  • Identify, analyze, and manage legal risks across jurisdictions.
  • Establish policies to mitigate risks.
  • Use AI tools for real-time regulatory change tracking.
• Contract Review and Management:
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (commercial, employment, vendor, partnerships).
  • Manage cross-border transactions and compliance.
  • Maintain AI-assisted contract templates and playbooks.
• Corporate Governance:
  • Advise on governance best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with Secretary of State filings.
  • Assist with board meetings and legal documentation.
• Regulatory Affairs:
  • Monitor international regulatory changes.
  • Design and maintain internal controls frameworks.
  • Develop security policies with IT/CISO.
  • Manage regulator relationships and inquiries.
  • Leverage AI for regulatory intelligence.
• Data Privacy Officer Responsibilities:
  • Maintain personal data governance framework.
  • Ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, UK GDPR, etc.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution:
  • Manage litigation, arbitration, and disputes.
  • Represent the company in negotiations.
  • Use AI for e-discovery and document review.
• Intellectual Property:
  • Manage global IP registrations, infringements, and disputes.
  • Use AI for IP monitoring and portfolio tracking.
• AI & Legal Technology Leadership:
  • Champion AI tool adoption in legal, compliance, and privacy.
  • Establish AI governance frameworks.
  • Advise on AI-related legal risks and regulations.
• Stakeholder Management & Training:
  • Advise senior leadership on legal, compliance, and privacy matters.
  • Collaborate with external counsel.
  • Provide training on contracts, compliance, and AI tools.

Qualifications

• JD, LLB, or equivalent from an ABA-approved law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; multi-jurisdictional preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in a similar role with international exposure.
• Hands-on GDPR compliance experience.
• Proven experience managing internal controls and regulatory programs.
• Strong knowledge of international business law and regulations.
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay

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