Docusign · 2 days ago
Legal Counsel
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$142K/yr - $228K/yr
5+ years expDocusign is a leader in e-signature and contract lifecycle management, serving over 1.5 million customers worldwide. The Legal Counsel, Data Governance & Marketing Compliance will provide legal advice on data governance and marketing compliance, ensuring adherence to privacy laws and best practices while collaborating across various departments.
Business Process Automation (BPA)Cloud ManagementComputerE-SignatureInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and practical guidance on data governance across Docusign (e.g., Product, Engineering, Marketing, IT, etc) to ensure compliance with company standards and global laws governing privacy, consent management, data use and protection
Guide and advise on applicable data governance best practices, laws, and regulations, including the implementation of the data governance program and assisting in drafting of company policies
Provide timely legal advice on privacy, AI, and data protection issues, ensuring compliance with data governance and privacy laws (GDPR, CPRA) and other emerging regulatory frameworks
Support cross-functional efforts to create and improve product and organizational data governance, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks for managing valuable data throughout its lifecycle, including promoting the ethical and legal use of data to manage legal, operational, and reputational risk
Ensure compliance with laws and strong data stewardship related to advertising, marketing and promotional practices, consumer and data protection, including FTC regulations, Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), CAN-SPAM Act, and applicable privacy laws
Review and approve marketing and advertising materials and content for legal and regulatory compliance, leveraging AI tools and technology where appropriate
Draft, review, and negotiate marketing-related contracts, such as agency agreements, talent releases, and content licenses
Develop and maintain marketing compliance policies, guidelines, and training materials and provide guidance to management, global business units, and sales/marketing teams
Provide sales and marketing lead generation counseling, as well as sales development privacy counseling
Research and monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments in advertising, marketing, and data privacy laws
Handle other related duties and marketing/data legal and compliance projects as needed to support Docusign business initiatives
Qualification
Required
Experience with best practices in data governance, marketing compliance and privacy in SaaS, including operational matters
Prior law firm or in-house experience
5+ years of legal counseling experience in privacy and marketing-related areas
Admitted into and in good standing with a state bar or equivalent certification
Preferred
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional academic credentials
A record of pragmatic, client-focused, and business-focused and data driven decision-making and counseling
Ability to work efficiently and appropriately leverage technology with a client-service focus in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with legal area specialists and peers at all levels of management
Ability to analyze legal risks and consult with senior attorneys as necessary
A strong understanding of industry principles, concepts, and standards in data governance, privacy and marketing laws and practices
Comfortable working in a high-activity environment, juggling many matters at once, and quickly shifting between tasks
Talent for thinking outside of the box to confront new issues and pursue novel approaches
Strong attention to detail, yet comfortable dealing with ambiguity
Takes initiative and accepts personal responsibility for work
A strong technical skill set, including proficiency with Google and MS Office applications and the ability to learn new technologies quickly, AI tools in particular
Familiarity with Docusign, Salesforce, GoogleDocs, OneTrust, JIRA, and Confluence
Benefits
Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region
Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement
Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements
Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events
Company
Docusign
DocuSign helps small- and medium-sized businesses collect information, automate data workflows, and sign on various devices.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.29BKey Investors
Bank of AmericaFounders Circle CapitalGreenspring Associates
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2018-04-27IPO
2016-10-12Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Allan Thygesen
Chief Executive Officer
Sagnik Nandy
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
2025-12-19
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