Counsel, Privacy and Compliance

Summary

Join Muck Rack's Legal & Compliance team as Counsel, Privacy and Compliance to lead and operationalize privacy and compliance initiatives, ensuring Muck Rack meets legal obligations while supporting business growth. You will draft, review, and negotiate various legal agreements, manage internal and external privacy documentation, advise internal stakeholders on legal matters, coordinate with the Security team on incident response, maintain compliance processes, support internal audits, and conduct legal research. Success will be measured by timely contract execution, quality compliance documentation, effective cross-functional support, and audit readiness. This role requires a J.D. from an accredited law school, active bar membership, and 4-5 years of experience in privacy, compliance, or tech law, preferably with SaaS experience. A deep understanding of U.S. and international data privacy frameworks is essential. The position offers a competitive salary ($145,000-$175,000+), annual bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in a U.S. state
• At least 4-5 years of experience in privacy, compliance, or tech law with a strong preference for candidates with SaaS experience
• Deep understanding of U.S. and international data privacy frameworks including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and OFAC
• Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced SaaS or tech environment
• Strong organizational and contract negotiation skills
• Clear and concise communicator with a proactive mindset

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Security Addendums, and Supplier Security & Privacy Assessments (SSPAs)
• Manage internal and external-facing privacy documentation such as privacy policies, terms of service, and subprocessor notices
• Advise internal stakeholders in Product, GTM, Engineering, Marketing, Security, and People teams on legal obligations, risks, and best practices
• Coordinate with the Security team on incident response readiness and compliance protocols
• Maintain and evolve the legal compliance playbook and internal policy governance process
• Support internal audits and workflows using tools like Salesforce, Slack, and Linksquares
• Own internal legal training and education materials used across departments
• Conduct legal research and support due diligence and integration work for M&A

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with legal and workflow tools like Salesforce, Slack, and Linksquares is preferred
• Bonus: experience in media and/or IAPP certification

Benefits

• Remote Work, Forever
• Fully distributed team with a permanent remote setup
• Home office stipend, phone and internet reimbursement, coworking membership
• Virtual and in-person team bonding (lunches, events, competitions)
• Competitive geo-neutral pay in the U.S
• Annual reviews to ensure equity and market alignment
• Standardized bonus or commission structure
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Equity opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% premium coverage for individuals on high-deductible plans
• 24/7 Virtual Care and Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-funded HSA contributions and other pre-tax benefits
• Quarterly wellness stipend and free Headspace subscription
• 4+ weeks of PTO, plus paid sick and mental health days
• 13 paid holidays with the option to swap for personal days
• Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Transparent pathways for internal mobility and promotion
• Bi-annual performance reviews, team workshops, and leadership training
• Unlimited access to Coursera and O’Reilly
• 2 additional PTO days annually for learning and development