Legal Counsel, Data Security & Compliance

About Plaud Inc.

Plaud is building the world's most trusted AI work companion for professionals to elevate productivity and performance through note-taking solutions, loved by over 1,500,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud is building the next-generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize what you say, hear, see, and think. Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human–AI intelligence through a hardware–software combination. With SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO27001, ISO27701, and EN18031 compliance, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection.

Why You Should Join Us

• Plaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think.
• Plaud is a bootstrapped, skyrocketing, profitable company with a $250M revenue run rate achieved in just three years.
• Define the next-gen paradigm for human-AI interaction.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion.
• Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success.
• Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development.
• Market-competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity-fueled work atmosphere.

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain global data privacy, AI governance, and compliance policies aligned with evolving regulations (GDPR, CCPA, EU AI Act).
• Partner with Security, Product, and Engineering to ensure privacy-by-design and compliance-by-default in all AI systems and cloud platforms.
• Draft, review, and negotiate data protection agreements (DPAs) and compliance clauses with customers and vendors.
• Lead incident response legal coordination, including breach notifications, investigations, and communications.
• Monitor global regulatory changes and advise executives on emerging risks and legal strategies for AI and data operations.

Skills, Qualifications And Experience We Look For

• Advanced degree in Law (J.D. or LL.M.).
• At least 5 years of experience working in global SaaS/AI companies.
• Comfortable working across time zones and collaborating asynchronously.
• Strong communication skills with empathy.
• Adaptive, collaborative, and proactive in driving outcomes.

What We Offer

• Founding Team: Opportunity to join the founding team of this new initiative, with meaningful ownership and impact on a fast-growing startup.
• Competitive Compensation: 160K-$240K base salary+performance bonus+Equity.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, and a generous employer subsidy.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan for full time employees with company matching.
• Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays.
• New Parent Leave: 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family, regardless of gender.
• Hybrid Office: Minimum of 3x in office per week.
• Gear: New hires are equipped with their choice of new top-of-the-line laptops and workstation setups.
• Perks: Best office equipment. Annual offsites. Free office drinks and snacks.