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Pendo.io · 1 day ago

Sr. Corporate Counsel

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$190K/yr - $210K/yr

8+ years exp

Pendo.io is a fast-growing startup focused on improving software experiences for users. They are seeking a Sr. Corporate Counsel to advise on global employment, privacy, and corporate compliance initiatives, playing a critical role in the company's growth across new markets and functions.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareProduct DesignSaaS

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Be a true generalist — advise across a variety of legal areas, with a primary focus on employment and global privacy, while supporting other matters as needed

Partner closely with the People team on global employment matters across multiple jurisdictions, including hiring, onboarding, employee relations, terminations, and investigations

Develop, refine, and maintain employment policies, handbooks, and compliance frameworks that align with local laws and Pendo’s culture

Monitor employment law developments and provide practical, risk-based guidance to business leaders

Support the design and implementation of scalable global employment practices that enable consistent, compliant operations worldwide

Advise on international privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR, UK GDPR, Japan APPI, Australian Privacy Act, CCPA/CPRA, and other global frameworks, with particular focus on employee and HR data privacy

Provide clear, actionable guidance on international privacy compliance, data handling, and risk management

Partner with Product & Privacy Counsel to ensure alignment between employee privacy practices and product-related privacy frameworks

Advise on corporate governance, subsidiary management, and strategic transactions, including due diligence and integration efforts

Support compliance programs related to Pendo’s Code of Conduct, ESG, Whistleblower, and Anti-Corruption initiatives

Pitch in on projects and revenue contracts across commercial and product areas when time permits and where your expertise adds value

Serve as a trusted advisor to teams across Pendo, translating complex legal concepts into practical guidance

Qualification

JDActive bar membershipGlobal employment lawPrivacy/data protectionCorporate compliance programsCorporate governanceM&A transactionsBusiness acumenCollaborative approach

Required

JD and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

8-10 years of employment and diverse legal counseling experience, including time in-house at a fast-growing, venture-backed technology or SaaS company

Strong background in global employment and privacy/data protection, with comfort navigating international regulations

Experience building corporate compliance programs from the ground up and managing maturation of such programs (e.g., Code of Conduct, ESG, Whistleblower, or Anti-Corruption)

Enjoys working in ambiguity and is a quick study, able to tackle problems of first impression with curiosity and sound business judgment

A collaborative, low-ego approach and a sense of humor

Strong curiosity and business acumen, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, business-oriented solutions

A practical, business-oriented mindset and the ability to operate autonomously in a dynamic environment