Senior Legal Counsel, Compliance, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

Pirates Wanted: Senior Legal Counsel, Compliance, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

Every ecommerce business deserves the cheapest shipping rates. That’s why Pirate Ship’s simple shipping software levels the playing field for small businesses, giving them free access to the deepest shipping discounts with no fees or hidden costs. We’re currently on the lookout for exceptional pirates to join our crew as a Senior Legal Counsel, Compliance, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity otherwise known as a Senior Codekeeper and Protector ‘O the Loot to join us here at Pirate Ship. 

Pirate Ship is a remote-first company, and like any jolly crew of pirates we operate in a casual and creative atmosphere, where everyone’s ideas are welcome and having fun is encouraged. We offer competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to tell people you’re a pirate when they ask what you do. As Steve Jobs said, “It’s more fun to be a pirate than to join the navy!”

Responsibilities:

As the Senior Codekeeper and Protector ‘O the Loot, you’ll serve as the ship’s trusted legal navigator on the treacherous seas of data privacy, cybersecurity and all things compliance. You’ll chart a course with shipmates from Product, Engineering, IT, Fraud and Marketing to ensure the ship stays clear of grand ‘ole icebergs. 

• Followin’ the Laws of the Seven Seas: Keep a weather eye on the legal horizon, watchin’ for the likes of the GDPR and CCPA.
• Cybersecurity Compliance: Keep the ship tight and shipshape by meetin’ the mighty standards of the ISO 27001 and SOC II armada.
• Scrolls and Policies: Craft and guard the scrolls of policies, procedures and protocols related primarily to privacy, data protection and cybersecurity.
• Battle Tactics: When enemy cannonballs attempt to breach our hull (e.g. fraud/cyber threats) you’ll be the first to guide the crew on what to do and converse with the regulatory admirals. 
• Product Counselin’: Collaborate with Product and Marketing with a glass eye on Privacy and Data laws to ensure we don’t anger a regulatory Kraken. 
• Risk Chartin’: Conduct deep divin’ explorations into risk assessment. Conduct Privacy assessments and Data Protection Impact assessments to spot any dangerous reefs.
• Parley with the Admiralty: Speak on behalf of the ship when the mighty Regulators come knockin’. 
• Internal Audits and Enforcin’ the Code: Comb the decks by conducting audits to be sure the crew and any vendors are following the Code, their contracts and the ship’s orders to the letter.
• Special Missions and Strategic Alliances: Partner with Pirate Ship’s cross-functional teams to ensure compliance across the crew.
• Ride the seas of change: You’re comfortable in a remote environment where there’s lots of change.
• Sail from your port o’ call: You’re able to work from home and connect with your crewmates throughout the day over chat, voice, and video through company provided equipment.
• Hoist the Jolly Roger: Share your experience, expertise and interest with the crew to enhance our fun and progressive culture.
• At this time we are only accepting applicants in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming.

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in Data Protection, Cybersecurity, and Privacy Compliance.
• JD from an accredited law school and bar membership in good standing.
• Proven experience in managing compliance and privacy/cybersecurity regulatory projects.
• Strong advisory skills with experience guiding senior executives and multiple business groups.
• Ability to handle complex legal issues in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional legal research and drafting skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Bonus Points For/Preferred Qualifications:

• YARRrrr! The ability to speak like a pirate!
• Certifications including: CIPP/US, CIPM, & CISM.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation - The pay range for this role is $225,000-$240,000 yearly USD plus a performance based bonus.
• Vacation Time - We offer 144 hours of accrued vacation time to start to keep our pirates rested & rejuvenated! 
• Paid Holidays - 12 paid holidays per year.
• Paid Sick Time - 80 hours annually.
• Medical Insurance - 100% covered for Pirates by the company and kicks in the first of the month after enrollment. If you want to add any dependents (spouse, partner or children), they’ll be 50% covered.
• Dental and Vision -  100% covered for Pirates and 50% covered for dependents.
• 401(K) - We offer a Traditional 401(K) and a Roth 401(K), and pirates who contribute 1-3% of their annual salary get matched 100% by the company.
• Parental Leave - Full 12 weeks for parents for the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child.
• Home Office Reimbursement - We provide a one-time home office reimbursement of up to $1,500 to purchase an ergonomic desk and chair.
• Other Stipends for Remote Individuals - Wifi & snacks, we’ve got y’er back!
• Virtual Tacos for ARRrrrsome Rewards- “Hey Taco!” is our employee recognition program where you can give and receive virtual "Tacos" which can be redeemed for rewards.

We Sail Under Our Three Pirate Codes:

• People Over Plunder - Screwing people over is a game for lily-livered landlubbers! We believe that doing what’s right is the tide that raises every ship, including ours. 
• Clarity, Not Confusion - Confusion is tyranny. Clarity is freedom. We strive to make things easy to understand and tackle real needs for our customers.
• Play or Perish - A life without laughter isn’t worth living. Why should that be any different in business?

Our Values Reflect Who We ARRrrr:

• Be Fair - Accessible to everyone, so no one’s left out.
• Be Nice - Empathy, humanity, and humor go a long way.
• Be Real - Be reliable and back up the pirate talk.

We work to ensure our company is a safe and supportive environment for everyone. As our crew continues to grow rapidly, we want to do all we can to create an environment where everyone can feel included.

How we do this:

• We pay well and offer world-class health benefits so you can focus on being a balanced pirate!
• The crew helps select nonprofits for our quarterly donation program.
• We don’t shy away from hard conversations. Building a better world takes constant feedback, conversations and hard work! 
• We do engagement surveys twice a year to constantly iterate our policies and procedures. 
• We acknowledge the identities and experiences of everyone.

Pirate Ship is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) and equal pay to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Pirate Ship will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as needed.

Before candidates officially set sail with Pirate Ship, we do conduct a post-offer, pre-employment background check. But don’t worry, Pirate Ship is all about second chances! We proudly consider qualified applicants with prior arrest or conviction records. Our commitment to building a diverse and talented crew means that we look at the whole person, not just their past, and we do so in line with local, state, and federal laws. So, whether you're a first-time sailor or have a bit of history, we’re excited to explore the possibility of you joining our crew!

We welcome feedback for making our company a lighthouse in the industry.