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, ensure compliance, negotiate contracts, and manage risks to drive business growth in a complex regulatory environment. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce and providing a working environment that supports growth and collaboration.
You Will / Responsibilities / What You Will Do
Product Counseling: 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.
Regulatory Compliance: 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.
Contracts: Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, data processing agreements, and partnership deals, focusing on privacy and security provisions. Identify opportunities to streamline the contract process and develop templates in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Content Counseling: Provide strategic guidance on content licensing, distribution, copyright, and other content-related legal matters, including generative AI technologies.
Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with stakeholders across engineering, product management, marketing, and security to operationalize compliance requirements and privacy-by-design practices in the product development lifecycle.
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 laws governing online intermediaries and social media platforms.
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.
Ability to provide advice and assess legal risk in the context of business strategy.
Working at Scribd At Scribd, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range based on local cost of labor benchmarks for the role, level, and geographic location. 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. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped; higher or lower ranges may apply for different levels. This position is eligible for equity and a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits, Perks, And Wellbeing At Scribd
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
Learning & Development programs
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
Inclusive workplace with Employee Resource Groups and programs
Access to AI Tools: free access to AI tools to boost productivity
We want our interview process to be accessible to everyone. You can inform us of any reasonable adjustments by emailing accommodations@scribd.com at any point in the interview process.
Scribd is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply and believe a diversity of perspectives and experiences drives the best ideas.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Software Development
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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, ensure compliance, negotiate contracts, and manage risks to drive business growth in a complex regulatory environment. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce and providing a working environment that supports growth and collaboration.
You Will / Responsibilities / What You Will Do
Product Counseling: 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.
Regulatory Compliance: 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.
Contracts: Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, data processing agreements, and partnership deals, focusing on privacy and security provisions. Identify opportunities to streamline the contract process and develop templates in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Content Counseling: Provide strategic guidance on content licensing, distribution, copyright, and other content-related legal matters, including generative AI technologies.
Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with stakeholders across engineering, product management, marketing, and security to operationalize compliance requirements and privacy-by-design practices in the product development lifecycle.
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 laws governing online intermediaries and social media platforms.
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.
Ability to provide advice and assess legal risk in the context of business strategy.
Working at Scribd At Scribd, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range based on local cost of labor benchmarks for the role, level, and geographic location. 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. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped; higher or lower ranges may apply for different levels. This position is eligible for equity and a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits, Perks, And Wellbeing At Scribd
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
Learning & Development programs
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
Inclusive workplace with Employee Resource Groups and programs
Access to AI Tools: free access to AI tools to boost productivity
We want our interview process to be accessible to everyone. You can inform us of any reasonable adjustments by emailing accommodations@scribd.com at any point in the interview process.
Scribd is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply and believe a diversity of perspectives and experiences drives the best ideas.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Software Development
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