Associate General Counsel, Compliance

Please Note: This is a Utah-based hybrid position which will require some regular in-office days each week. Additionally, employment with BambooHR is contingent on passing both a background and credit check. 

We are seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to join our legal team. This position will report to the Chief Legal Officer and play a key role in managing the company's legal matters, including regulatory compliance, employment law, cybersecurity, risk management and establishing a cross-functional GRC program. The ideal candidate will bring strong legal acumen, business-oriented thinking, and a collaborative approach to support the company's strategic objectives while ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards.

As a member of the legal leadership team, you will be looked to lead in the following areas with the highest degree of effectiveness:

Mission and Values

BambooHR is driven by its mission of setting people free to do great work and our values inform how we work together to do just that.  Your commitment to our mission and values–and particularly how you show up in demonstration of them–is paramount. 

Running Your Function with Excellence

As a senior team member, you will be counted on to operate with expertise and excellence.  You show up in a way that moves the needle on key company objectives and does so with low friction while maintaining a commitment to the highest standards.

Strategic Partnership

Serving as a true strategic partner to BambooHR’s leadership and your peers will be one of the principal ways to succeed in this role. 

Companywide Leadership

“Lead from where you are” is one of our values.  We’re looking for you to not only bring credibility to this role with the right experience, but also show up in a way that team members see you as one who influences and inspires action. 

Essential Job Duties

• Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Monitor and analyze emerging regulatory compliance risks, industry trends, and regulatory changes to ensure proactive risk mitigation
  • Develop and implement comprehensive regulatory compliance risk management strategies and frameworks tailored to BambooHR’s risk profile.
  • Modernize and scale the company’s policy management and enforcement mechanisms
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that compliance risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated effectively across business operations
  • Drive compliance maturity and modernized practices across information security, AI governance, internal controls, human resources, etc.
  • Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments and reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of controls and identify potential gaps or areas of non-compliance
  • Partner with finance, IT and other organizations to develop and implement Sarbanes-Oxley controls and practices
  • Prepare and present compliance risk reports to senior management and the Board
• Product Compliance
  • Partner with product, technology and legal teams to drive compliance across the company’s product portfolio, including HRIS, payroll, benefits administration and more
• Vendor Risk Management
  • In partnership with the procurement organization, develop, support and enhance vendor onboarding program and third-party risk management practices
  • Evaluate technology tools and systems for maturing and scaling the company’s vendor risk management profile
• Employment Law
  • Assist with legal counseling and dispute resolution associated with the company’s employment practices, working with outside counsel as needed
  • Provide legal support to human resources in the conduct of internal investigations
• Team Collaboration
  • Partner with internal departments, including finance, information technology, security, human resources, and operations, to deliver effective legal support
  • Provide training to employees on legal and compliance matters as needed

What You Need to Get the Job Done

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on compliance or litigation, either in a law firm or in-house legal department (preferably a combination of both)
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks and risk management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information

What Will Make Us REALLY Love You 

• Experience in working with public companies
• Working knowledge of controls frameworks and certifications, such as SOC I & II, ISO 27001, COSO, SOX, PCI DSS, NIST CSF 2.0, NIST AI RMF
• Knowledge of banking and payments compliance frameworks such as NACHA and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and trade compliance laws and regulations; experience at a payroll provider is a plus
• Expertise in compliance, policy management, risk management, with experience in employment law a plus
• Experience with corporate or antitrust litigation is a plus
• Regulatory experience in fintech, human capital management or financial services
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities

What You'll Love About Us

• Great Company Culture. We’ve been recognized by multiple organizations like Inc, Salt Lake Tribune, Glassdoor,  & Comparably for our great workplace culture.
• Make an Impact. We care about your individuality by giving you freedom to grow and create within the company, regardless of your position.
• Rest and Relaxation. 4 weeks paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and we pay you to go on vacation (ask us about this)!
• Health Benefits. Medical with HSA and FSA options, dental, and vision.
• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with a generous company match, access to a personal financial planner, and both legal and life insurance.
• Financial Peace University. We pay for a one year subscription and you walk away with financial savvy and a bonus.
• Give back.  Get paid to give your time to the community: ask us about this!
• Educational Benefits. Whether you are a previous student, or currently enrolled in higher education, we can help cover some of those expenses.
• Amazing Office Amenities. We’ve got incredible benefits at our Draper headquarters including a full size gym, pickleball courts, a great office cafe, and free fountain drinks! Ask us more about our office!
• In-Person Onboarding! All new hires get to experience our in-person onboarding class, Bamboo Beginnings, at our Draper, UT headquarters! Ask us more about Bamboo Beginnings!
• Flexible Work Models. In-office, work-from-home, or hybrid, depending on position and location.

About Us

Our mission is simple: we want to set people free to do meaningful work. People love our software—and it turns out that people love working here too. We've been recognized as a "Best Company to Work For” and we're proud of our team for creating software that makes an impact in the lives of HR pros and employees all over the world.

BambooHR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process.  If you would like to request accommodations, please let your recruiter know.

BambooHR is An Equal Opportunity Employer--M/F/D/V
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