Head of Legal & Compliance

Accountabilities

• • Own the legal and compliance framework for AI-powered calling and dialer functionality, including TCPA requirements, consent, do-not-call obligations, call recording, and disclosures relating to AI-generated voice.
  • Partner closely with Product and Engineering to ensure compliance requirements are implemented directly within platform workflows, controls, and technical processes.
  • Manage external specialist legal advisors, including a TCPA-focused firm, and determine which matters should be escalated externally versus handled internally.
  • Lead the privacy program across applicable regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and emerging US state privacy requirements.
  • Manage data-subject requests, opt-outs, data broker registration requirements, and other operational privacy processes.
  • Own data sourcing and governance practices, including supplier diligence, lawful-basis assessments, legitimate interest assessments, DPIAs, and transfer impact assessments.
  • Serve as the designated DPO and establish an effective approach to AI governance as new AI and agentic capabilities are introduced.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate customer and vendor agreements, data processing agreements, and other commercial legal documentation.
  • Lead enterprise security and privacy reviews, working to remove legal and compliance barriers that could delay or prevent strategic customer opportunities.
  • Serve as a key legal contact for enterprise customers and their counsel, building confidence and helping facilitate successful commercial relationships.
  • Participate directly in product and roadmap planning, identifying regulatory considerations early enough to influence product design and development.
  • Translate regulatory requirements into clear, practical product and engineering requirements that teams can implement effectively.
  • Assess emerging regulatory developments, distinguish material risks from overly cautious interpretations, and help the business move quickly while maintaining appropriate compliance standards.
  • Build and scale legal and compliance processes from the ground up, establishing only the frameworks, controls, and documentation that create meaningful business value.

  Requirements

  • 8+ years of combined law firm and in-house legal experience, with qualification to practice law in the United States.
  • Deep, practical privacy experience, particularly with GDPR and CCPA/CPRA, including applying these frameworks to real products, data flows, and business operations.
  • Strong experience advising Product and Engineering teams and participating directly in technical and product decision-making.
  • Proven ability to establish or significantly develop a legal and compliance function in an early-stage or high-growth environment.
  • Strong understanding of data privacy, data sourcing, AI governance, and regulatory risk management.
  • Experience with TCPA, telephony, dialer, calling, consent, or related communications regulations is highly desirable.
  • Strong commercial legal experience, including customer and vendor contracts, DPAs, enterprise negotiations, and privacy or security reviews.
  • Ability to communicate complex legal and regulatory requirements clearly to technical, commercial, and non-legal stakeholders.
  • Strong judgment and the ability to balance regulatory obligations with commercial priorities, product velocity, and business objectives.
  • Comfortable operating independently and switching between strategic leadership and detailed hands-on execution.
  • Experience working in sales technology, B2B data, privacy technology, SaaS, or another technology-driven environment is advantageous.
  • Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, or AIGP are welcome but not required.
  • Academic or professional exposure to Business Analytics is a plus.
  • Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

  Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Health insurance.
  • Stock options.
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Significant ownership and autonomy in a high-impact leadership role.
  • Opportunity to build a legal and compliance function from the ground up.
  • Direct collaboration with Product, Engineering, commercial teams, and senior leadership.
  • Exposure to emerging AI, data privacy, telephony, and regulatory challenges.
  • Career growth opportunities within a fast-growing technology environment.
  • Annual company offsite at a different destination.
  • Opportunity to influence products and processes at an important stage of organizational growth.
  • Inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, skills, and experiences.