Scribd, Inc.
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Scribd, Inc. We are seeking an experienced commercial and compliance lawyer to join Scribd’s Legal Team. In this key role, reporting to the General Counsel, you will provide legal advice and guidance across all areas, ensuring compliance, negotiating contracts, and managing risks to drive business growth in a complex regulatory environment. You Will / Responsibilities
Product Counseling & Compliance: Provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice on issues arising from the development and marketing of Scribd products and features, including privacy, data security, consumer protection (including marketing disclosures), online safety, and content moderation. Privacy Due Diligence & Assessments: Conduct privacy due diligence reviews, privacy impact assessments (PIAs), and integration planning for potential partnerships, product launches, and new technologies. Regulatory Compliance & Transparency: Develop compliance programs and oversee ongoing compliance with domestic and global privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, COPPA, and emerging frameworks) and online safety laws (e.g., UK OSA and DSA). Incident Response & Security: Advise on security incident preparedness and response, including incident response plans, breach notification requirements, and post-incident communications. Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with stakeholders across the organization, including in engineering, product management, marketing, and security to operationalize compliance requirements and privacy-by-design practices throughout Scribd’s product development lifecycle. Policy Development & Training: Develop internal policies, playbooks, and training programs to strengthen compliance awareness and ensure consistent legal risk management across teams. Strategic Guidance on Content: Provide strategic guidance on content licensing, distribution, copyright, and other content-related legal matters, including generative AI technologies. Contract Negotiation & Drafting: Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, data processing agreements, and partnership deals, with a focus on privacy and security provisions. Identify opportunities to streamline the contract process, including by developing contract templates and guidelines in collaboration with internal stakeholders. You Have / We\'re Looking For / Requirements
J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Minimum of 5 years of legal practice, with significant experience in privacy, data protection, and product counseling as an in-house or law firm attorney. Demonstrated expertise with global privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, COPPA, and knowledge of intermediary/social media platform regulations. Experience managing security incident response and advising on breach notification requirements. Strong background in contract drafting and negotiation, particularly with data protection and security terms. Excellent judgment and ability to balance legal risk with business goals in a fast-paced environment. Clear, concise communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners at all levels. Excellent business judgment and ability to assess legal risk while also thinking strategically and providing practical advice. Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities and multiple projects. Compensation & Benefits
At Scribd, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. San Francisco is our highest geographic market in the United States. In California the reasonably expected salary range is between $152,500 and $246,500. In the United States outside of California, the range is between $125,500 and $234,250. In Canada, the range is between $159,000 CAD and $219,000 CAD. This position is eligible for equity and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary ranges reflect the level at which this job has been scoped and may vary for different levels. Working at Scribd, Inc. Are you currently based in a location where Scribd is able to employ you? Employees must have their primary residence in or near selected cities across the United States, Canada, or Mexico as listed in the role description. Benefits, Perks, And Wellbeing
Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on employment type and location. Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees 12 weeks paid parental leave Short-term/long-term disability plans 401k/RSP matching Onboarding stipend for home office peripherals + accessories Learning & Development allowance Quarterly stipend for Wellness, WiFi, etc. Mental Health support & resources Free subscription to the Scribd Inc. suite of products Referral Bonuses Book Benefit Sabbaticals Company-wide events Team engagement budgets Vacation & Personal Days Paid Holidays (+ winter break) Flexible Sick Time Volunteer Day Company-wide Employee Resource Groups and programs that foster an inclusive and diverse workplace. Access to AI Tools: Free access to AI tools to boost productivity and innovation. We want our interview process to be accessible to everyone. You can inform us of any reasonable adjustments by emailing accommodations@scribd.com. Scribd is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Software Development We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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Join to apply for the
Senior Counsel
role at
Scribd, Inc. We are seeking an experienced commercial and compliance lawyer to join Scribd’s Legal Team. In this key role, reporting to the General Counsel, you will provide legal advice and guidance across all areas, ensuring compliance, negotiating contracts, and managing risks to drive business growth in a complex regulatory environment. You Will / Responsibilities
Product Counseling & Compliance: Provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice on issues arising from the development and marketing of Scribd products and features, including privacy, data security, consumer protection (including marketing disclosures), online safety, and content moderation. Privacy Due Diligence & Assessments: Conduct privacy due diligence reviews, privacy impact assessments (PIAs), and integration planning for potential partnerships, product launches, and new technologies. Regulatory Compliance & Transparency: Develop compliance programs and oversee ongoing compliance with domestic and global privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, COPPA, and emerging frameworks) and online safety laws (e.g., UK OSA and DSA). Incident Response & Security: Advise on security incident preparedness and response, including incident response plans, breach notification requirements, and post-incident communications. Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with stakeholders across the organization, including in engineering, product management, marketing, and security to operationalize compliance requirements and privacy-by-design practices throughout Scribd’s product development lifecycle. Policy Development & Training: Develop internal policies, playbooks, and training programs to strengthen compliance awareness and ensure consistent legal risk management across teams. Strategic Guidance on Content: Provide strategic guidance on content licensing, distribution, copyright, and other content-related legal matters, including generative AI technologies. Contract Negotiation & Drafting: Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, data processing agreements, and partnership deals, with a focus on privacy and security provisions. Identify opportunities to streamline the contract process, including by developing contract templates and guidelines in collaboration with internal stakeholders. You Have / We\'re Looking For / Requirements
J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Minimum of 5 years of legal practice, with significant experience in privacy, data protection, and product counseling as an in-house or law firm attorney. Demonstrated expertise with global privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, COPPA, and knowledge of intermediary/social media platform regulations. Experience managing security incident response and advising on breach notification requirements. Strong background in contract drafting and negotiation, particularly with data protection and security terms. Excellent judgment and ability to balance legal risk with business goals in a fast-paced environment. Clear, concise communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners at all levels. Excellent business judgment and ability to assess legal risk while also thinking strategically and providing practical advice. Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities and multiple projects. Compensation & Benefits
At Scribd, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. San Francisco is our highest geographic market in the United States. In California the reasonably expected salary range is between $152,500 and $246,500. In the United States outside of California, the range is between $125,500 and $234,250. In Canada, the range is between $159,000 CAD and $219,000 CAD. This position is eligible for equity and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary ranges reflect the level at which this job has been scoped and may vary for different levels. Working at Scribd, Inc. Are you currently based in a location where Scribd is able to employ you? Employees must have their primary residence in or near selected cities across the United States, Canada, or Mexico as listed in the role description. Benefits, Perks, And Wellbeing
Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on employment type and location. Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees 12 weeks paid parental leave Short-term/long-term disability plans 401k/RSP matching Onboarding stipend for home office peripherals + accessories Learning & Development allowance Quarterly stipend for Wellness, WiFi, etc. Mental Health support & resources Free subscription to the Scribd Inc. suite of products Referral Bonuses Book Benefit Sabbaticals Company-wide events Team engagement budgets Vacation & Personal Days Paid Holidays (+ winter break) Flexible Sick Time Volunteer Day Company-wide Employee Resource Groups and programs that foster an inclusive and diverse workplace. Access to AI Tools: Free access to AI tools to boost productivity and innovation. We want our interview process to be accessible to everyone. You can inform us of any reasonable adjustments by emailing accommodations@scribd.com. Scribd is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Software Development We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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