General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, Data Privacy Officer

Wellspring Worldwide

General Counsel at Wellspring Worldwide managing legal strategy, compliance frameworks, and privacy regulations. Leading legal risk management and advising executive leadership on strategic decisions.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the company's operations adhere to applicable international, national, and local laws and regulations
Identify, analyze, and manage legal risks across multiple jurisdictions
Establish and maintain policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks
Use AI-powered compliance monitoring tools to track regulatory changes across jurisdictions in real time
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including commercial agreements, employment contracts, vendor agreements, and partnerships
Advise on corporate governance best practices and ensure compliance with board governance frameworks
Develop security-related policies and compliance frameworks, working in close partnership with IT/CISO
Oversee and manage litigation, arbitration, or disputes, coordinating with external counsel as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD, LLB, or equivalent degree from an ABA-approved law school
Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; multi-jurisdictional licensure preferred
5-7 years of experience in a similar role with international exposure in a multinational corporation or law firm
Demonstrated experience serving in or alongside a Data Privacy Officer function, with hands-on GDPR compliance ownership
Proven experience managing internal controls frameworks and regulatory compliance programs (CCO-equivalent experience)
Strong knowledge of international business law, regulations, and best practices
Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage external counsel and legal budgets

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract draftingcontract negotiationregulatory complianceGDPR complianceinternal controls frameworkslegal risk managementcorporate governancelitigation managementarbitrationdispute resolution

Soft Skills

negotiation skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsproject management skills

Certifications

JDLLBlicensed to practice law