Deel

Principal Legal Counsel | Arizona, US

North America

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Human Resources, Payroll, SaaS, FintechIndustries

Job Description

Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote Salary: Not Specified

Company Overview

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 6,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why Deel?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Capterra, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $1B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Deel Group with setting up and maintaining an Arizona-based ABS (Alternative Business Structure) immigration law firm.
  • Act as Designated Principal and Compliance Officer for the new firm.
  • Maintain overall legal and regulatory responsibility for the firm’s compliance with the Arizona Supreme Court’s ABS rules and ethical obligations.
  • Serve as the firm’s licensed Arizona attorney, ensuring day-to-day compliance with all relevant state bar requirements, legal practice rules, and professional standards.
  • Oversee the firm’s corporate governance, including licensing, regulatory reporting, and risk management frameworks.
  • Liaise regularly with the Arizona Supreme Court and State Bar of Arizona, ensuring timely responses to all regulatory inquiries and filings.
  • Collaborate with senior Deel Group leadership to develop and maintain internal policies and procedures that uphold professional and operational compliance standards.
  • Provide strategic legal support on ABS-related structuring, operational setup, and ongoing compliance management.
  • Support the launch and growth of the immigration law firm, including advising on business processes, operational integrity, and ethical law practice.
  • Work closely with the Deel Group Legal and Compliance departments, ensuring the ABS firm's practices align with global standards and local regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and training sessions to promote legal and ethical best practices within the firm.
  • Serve as a liaison between Deel Group business units and the ABS firm, enabling cross-functional legal support while maintaining ethical boundaries and independence as required under ABS regulations.
  • Monitor and interpret evolving regulatory developments in Arizona affecting ABS entities and immigration practice areas.

Skills

Legal Counsel
Global Payroll
HRIS
Compliance
Benefits Management
Performance Management
Equipment Management
AI Tools
International Employment Law
Contract Negotiation
Risk Management
Corporate 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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