Associate General Counsel, Compliance

Why Work Here

• isolved HCM delivers 40 years of industry experience daily to its 160,000+ "People Hero" customers
• Headquartered in Charlotte, NC with 18 US locations, isolved HCM is also a global enterprise with locations in Colombia, Guatemala and Mexico
• isolved awarded top places to work in the USA 2023 and we are proud of our TOP employee engagement results in 2024
• Our People Heroes have rated us number one in vendor satisfaction within Sapient Insights Group's HR Systems Survey for two years in a row.
• isolved ranked top performer in SMB Payroll - 2023 Sapient Report

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer you will help oversee the isolved Legal department by assisting in all manner of legal matters regarding regulatory and industry compliance requirements; data privacy and governance, management of litigation and claims; labor and employment matters; corporate governance; and other related issues.

Core Job Duties

• Advise executives and senior management on various matters such as legal compliance rights, and new and existing laws.
• Participate in the management of the organization's legal matters including design and oversight of the company's policy and position on legal issues.
• Maintain knowledge of organization's products, operations and legal documents.
• Preserve corporate records and help maintain the company's document management system and record retention policies and procedures.
• Manage litigation, claims, outside counsel relationships and related functions.
• Manage staff performance of statutory filings, such as licensing forms.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings.
• Protect the company against legal risks and violations.
• Examine the legal issues related to new products and services.
• Guide management on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Manage a team of attorneys and legal professionals responsible for Company's compliance responsibilities.

Compliance

• Responsible for the Company's compliance requirements as a Human Capital Management technology provider and payroll processor, including but not limited to obtaining and maintaining necessary licenses.
• Responsible for the Company's compliance with its data privacy obligations, including (but not limited to), requests for personal data, DSARs, privacy policies, privacy assessments and data processing agreements.
• Work closely with the various departments in the Company and provide recommendations and comprehensive legal and compliance support where required, including state and federal level laws and regulations.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the Company's operations and ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct internal investigations and responding to regulatory inquiries, as needed.
• Create, deliver, and maintain privacy training, supporting Human Resources, Information Security, and other internal stakeholders similarly.
• Responsible for how personal information is collected, stored, shared and transmitted, and ensures compliance with domestic and international law and regulations.
• Assist in audits and risk assessments and participate in due diligence and assurance as to privacy matters.
• Develop and implement privacy policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with relevant data protection laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to assess and mitigate privacy risks associated with data collection, storage, sharing, and processing.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and audits to identify and address potential privacy vulnerabilities.
• Maintain a records retention program to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and business requirements. Establish policies and procedures for the creation, classification, storage, retrieval, and disposal of records in accordance with company requirements.
• Serve as primary isolved subject matter expert on privacy law and related issues.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active admission to the bar of a US jurisdiction with the ability to lawfully practice in the location where situated and in North Carolina.
• 7+ years' practice with an established law firm and/or corporate legal department.
• Proficient legal experience in data privacy and regulatory compliance, including but not limited to U.S. state privacy laws (including but not limited to CPRA) and GDPR.
• Experience with Money Transmission Modernization Act and NACHA.
• Prior US employment law experience.
• Prior experience with payroll companies helpful but not required.

About isolved

isolved is an employee experience leader, providing intuitive, people-first HCM (Human Capital Management) technology. Our solutions are delivered directly or through our partner network to more than five million employees and 145,000 employers - who use them every day to boost performance, increase productivity, and accelerate results while reducing risk. Our HCM platform, isolved People Cloud, seamlessly connects and manages the employee journey across talent management, HR & payroll, workforce management and engagement management functions. No matter the industry, we help high-growth organizations employ, enable and empower their workforce by transforming employee experience for a better today and a better tomorrow. For more information, visit www.isolvedhcm.com.

EEO Statement

isolved is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. isolved is a progressive and open-minded meritocracy. If you are smart and good at what you do, come as you are.

Disability Accommodation

Visit www.isolvedhcm.com/careers for more information regarding our incredible culture and focus on our employee experience. Visit www.isolvedeebenefits.com for a comprehensive list of our employee total rewards offerings.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions outlined above.