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Legal Counsel, Data Security & Compliancce

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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 full SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and EN18031 compliance, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection. To learn more about Plaud, please visit

Why You Should Join Us

• Define the next‑gen paradigm for human‑AI interaction within a fast‑growing AI/Tech company.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Worked in global SaaS/AI companies for at least 5 years with relevant experience.
• Advanced degree in Law (J.D. or LL.M.) required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfortable navigating cross time‑zone meetings and collaborations.
• Good at communications with empathy.
• Adaptive and collaborative.

Compensation

We make individualized offers within market bands based on experience, skills, and internal equity. We rely on reputable benchmarks (Carta Total Compensation and Pave). If you would like the applicable pay scale, we will provide that pay scale upon request – Please speak directly with your recruiter.

Disclaimer

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.

Location

San Francisco, CA