Deel

Associate Director, Legal Operations and Privacy

Morowali, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Legal Services, HR & Payroll Software, SaaSIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary:

Deel is seeking an Associate Director of Legal Operations & Privacy to lead and scale its global Legal Ops and Privacy programs. This is a critical leadership role focused on operational excellence, regulatory expertise, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

About Deel

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams, aiming to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Their platform integrates HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management. Deel supports over 5,000 employees in more than 100 countries, speaking 74 languages. As the fastest-growing SaaS company in history, Deel is transforming global talent connection and the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Operations Leadership

  • Lead and expand the legal operations function globally, establishing scalable and efficient workflows.
  • Implement and optimize legal tech platforms (e.g., contract management, document automation, compliance tools, analytics).
  • Develop and maintain standardized legal policies and operational best practices for a multinational regulatory landscape.
  • Manage departmental budgeting, resource allocation, and vendor engagement.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing Legal Ops and Privacy team.
  • Utilize KPIs and data analytics to drive continuous improvement in legal service delivery.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Drive legal initiatives in partnership with Product, Sales, HR, Finance, and IT teams.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to senior legal and business leadership.
  • Lead change management efforts for new systems and processes.

Skills

Legal Operations
Privacy
Regulatory Compliance
Legal Strategy
Legal Technology
Privacy Law

Deel

HR platform for managing global workforces

About Deel

Deel provides a platform that helps businesses manage their international workforces more easily. It offers a range of services including payroll processing, compliance monitoring, and immigration support, all integrated into one system. This allows companies to handle various HR functions from a single platform, which is especially useful for those with employees in different countries. Deel stands out from its competitors by combining multiple HR services into one cohesive solution, making it simpler for businesses to operate globally. The goal of Deel is to streamline the management of global teams, ensuring that companies can focus on their core operations while staying compliant with local laws and regulations.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$660.4MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Stock Options

Risks

Rapid expansion may lead to integration challenges and cultural misalignment.
Exclusion from Rippling's tender offer could affect Deel's talent acquisition.
Zellis' AI-powered platform may intensify competition in the UK and Ireland.

Differentiation

Deel integrates contracts, payments, and taxes into a single interface.
Deel offers comprehensive HR solutions for managing international workforces.
Deel's platform supports local payroll processing and compliance monitoring.

Upsides

Deel's acquisition of Assemble enhances its HR platform capabilities.
Partnership with dLocal expands Deel's reach to 15 new countries.
Deel's $650 million funding highlights strong market position and growth potential.

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