Director of Legal, Product and Regulatory Compliance

Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of HopSkipDrive. We are currently looking for a Director of Legal, Product and Regulatory Compliance in United States.

As Director of Legal, Product and Regulatory Compliance, you will play a pivotal role in guiding product strategy and business operations within a complex and evolving regulatory landscape. This leadership role requires deep legal expertise and strategic insight to ensure ongoing compliance across multiple jurisdictions. You will lead a team of legal professionals and collaborate with internal stakeholders to support growth, mitigate risk, and maintain the highest standards of integrity. This is a high-impact position offering influence, autonomy, and the chance to shape the legal and regulatory foundation of a mission-driven organization.

Accountabilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of legal professionals focused on product, privacy, and regulatory compliance, acting as a "player-coach" to elevate team capabilities.
• Advise cross-functional teams—including Policy, Communications, and Operations—on legal requirements and best practices for launching and managing products.
• Interpret and monitor complex local, state, and federal regulations to ensure continued compliance, proactively adapting internal processes to reflect legal changes.
• Champion and embed a culture of compliance across the organization by developing and delivering training, frameworks, and internal guidance.
• Partner with business leaders to align legal strategy with business goals, balancing innovation with risk mitigation.
• Support company-wide initiatives by identifying and managing legal risks and ensuring regulatory readiness for new initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in compliance infrastructure through policies, processes, and reporting systems.

Requirements

• A minimum of 13 years of legal experience, with deep expertise in regulatory compliance, preferably in a highly regulated or innovative industry.
• Proven experience managing attorneys or legal professionals, with strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Exceptional project management skills and a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with clarity and accountability.
• Outstanding communication skills—both verbal and written—with the ability to distill legal complexity into practical guidance.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to evaluate regulations for business impact, opportunities, and areas requiring further legal input.
• Demonstrated track record of building effective compliance systems and successfully executing strategic legal plans.
• Ability to stay abreast of regulatory developments and translate them into actionable business strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary between $190,000 and $200,000 (range may vary depending on location).
• Equity stock options to promote long-term ownership and alignment with company growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).
• Flexible vacation policy and remote-first work environment across approved U.S. states.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing, VC-backed company with strong mission and long-term impact.
• Inclusive and equitable company culture that values diversity and fosters a collaborative environment.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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