Legal Counsel
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Job Description
Legal Counsel responsible for data governance and marketing compliance at DocuSign. Advising on privacy laws and best practices in a cross-functional advisory role.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and practical guidance on data governance across Docusign (e.g., Product, Engineering, Marketing, IT, etc) to ensure compliance with company standards and global laws governing privacy, consent management, data use and protection
- Guide and advise on applicable data governance best practices, laws, and regulations, including the implementation of the data governance program and assisting in drafting of company policies
- Provide timely legal advice on privacy, AI, and data protection issues, ensuring compliance with data governance and privacy laws (GDPR, CPRA) and other emerging regulatory frameworks
- Support cross-functional efforts to create and improve product and organizational data governance, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks for managing valuable data throughout its lifecycle
- Review and approve marketing and advertising materials and content for legal and regulatory compliance, leveraging AI tools and technology where appropriate
- Draft, review, and negotiate marketing-related contracts, such as agency agreements, talent releases, and content licenses
- Develop and maintain marketing compliance policies, guidelines, and training materials and provide guidance to management, global business units, and sales/marketing teams
- Research and monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments in advertising, marketing, and data privacy laws
Requirements:
- 5+ years of legal counseling experience in privacy and marketing-related areas
- Basic Experience with best practices in data governance, marketing compliance and privacy in SaaS, including operational matters
- Prior law firm or in-house experience
- Admitted into and in good standing with a state bar or equivalent certification
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional academic credentials
- A record of pragmatic, client-focused, and business-focused and data driven decision-making and counseling
- Ability to work efficiently and appropriately leverage technology with a client-service focus in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong understanding of industry principles, concepts, and standards in data governance, privacy and marketing laws and practices
- Comfortable working in a high-activity environment, juggling many matters at once
- Strong technical skill set, including proficiency with Google and MS Office applications and the ability to learn new technologies quickly, AI tools in particular
- Familiarity with Docusign, Salesforce, GoogleDocs, OneTrust, JIRA, and Confluence
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region
- Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement
- Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
- Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
- Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements
- Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events
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