Plaud
Legal Counsel, Data Security & Compliance
Plaud, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Legal Counsel, Data Security & Compliance
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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 1,000,000 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. To learn more about Plaud, please visit https://www.Plaud.ai.
Why You Should Join Us
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 3 days 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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Technology, Information and Media
Plaud is and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Legal Counsel, Data Security & Compliance
role at
Plaud .
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 1,000,000 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. To learn more about Plaud, please visit https://www.Plaud.ai.
Why You Should Join Us
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 3 days 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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Technology, Information and Media
Plaud is and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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