Scribd, Inc.
Senior Counsel - Scribd, Inc.
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Scribd, Inc. The role provides legal guidance across product, privacy, data security, content licensing, and compliance, reporting to the General Counsel. This is a commercial and compliance lawyer position within Scribd’s Legal Team aimed at supporting business growth in a regulated environment. 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, with a focus on privacy and security provisions. Identify opportunities to streamline the contract process, including by developing contract templates, effectively issue spotting, and developing contract processes and guidelines 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 the organization (engineering, product management, marketing, security) to operationalize compliance requirements and privacy-by-design throughout Scribd’s product 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 in-house or law firm attorney. Demonstrated expertise with global privacy laws and regulations (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 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, this role involves compensation within a company-defined range and eligibility for equity ownership and a comprehensive benefits package. Location requirements and in-person attendance expectations apply per Scribd Flex guidelines. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Software Development We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds. Scribd is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.
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Senior Counsel
role at
Scribd, Inc. The role provides legal guidance across product, privacy, data security, content licensing, and compliance, reporting to the General Counsel. This is a commercial and compliance lawyer position within Scribd’s Legal Team aimed at supporting business growth in a regulated environment. 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, with a focus on privacy and security provisions. Identify opportunities to streamline the contract process, including by developing contract templates, effectively issue spotting, and developing contract processes and guidelines 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 the organization (engineering, product management, marketing, security) to operationalize compliance requirements and privacy-by-design throughout Scribd’s product 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 in-house or law firm attorney. Demonstrated expertise with global privacy laws and regulations (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 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, this role involves compensation within a company-defined range and eligibility for equity ownership and a comprehensive benefits package. Location requirements and in-person attendance expectations apply per Scribd Flex guidelines. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Software Development We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds. Scribd is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.
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