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EasyLlama
$228,000 - $240,000
Posted Mar 26
Full Time

EasyLlama is transforming the HR compliance industry by reinventing outdated and uninspiring training solutions and adapting them for the mobile-first generation. Our engaging, fun, and interactive training helps millions of employees worldwide build a safer, more positive, and inclusive workplace. As we continue to set the standard in compliance solutions, our vision extends far beyond training—we aim to partner with thousands of organizations to reduce employee risk and foster a more inclusive and secure environment for all.

With world-class customer reviews—boasting a 96% rating on G2 from over 100 reviews—and industry-leading NPS and Customer Satisfaction scores, EasyLlama is proud to have earned the trust of over 5,000 clients, including brands like Shake Shack, WeightWatchers, Sephora, JiffyLube, and Y Combinator. Our mobile-friendly platform delivers on-demand, self-paced, and bite-sized solutions that meet employees where they are, increasing engagement and retention.

At EasyLlama, we are not just transforming compliance training—we are challenging the status quo. We have a strong culture of collaboration, innovation, and getting things done.

What You’ll Do:

  • Ensure legal compliance of all training content and new product offerings across federal, state, and industry-specific regulations.
  • Develop legal playbooks for both proactive GTM/product alignment and reactive public/customer-facing communication on legislative changes.
  • Advise on employment law, partnering with People Operations on internal compliance, policies, and risk mitigation.
  • Identify and scope new product opportunities tied to legislative trends, helping shape the legal product roadmap.
  • Manage relationships with external counsel, including Ferber for employment matters and other firms for compliance/product counsel.
  • Lead legal operations, including contracts, online terms, IP strategy, privacy policies, and risk management.
  • Create thought leadership content (e.g., whitepapers, compliance reports) and represent EasyLlama in press, speaking engagements, and customer webinars.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Experience to embed legal insights across the business.

Who You Are:

  • Juris Doctor from a top accredited law school and have an active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 8-10+ years of legal experience with a focus on employment law, labor regulations, and/or compliance
  • Experience at a leading employer law firm and prior in-house counsel experience preferably in the SaaS, HR tech, or compliance training industry or equivalent experience advising on compliance requirements for workplace training or HR-related products
  • Strong business acumen and ability to act as a strategic partner to the executive leadership and working cross-functionally with business teams, especially Product, HR, and Marketing, to align legal strategies with business goals
  • Experience managing external counsel and legal budgets
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and business strategy in a high-growth environment
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business advice
  • Strong risk management skills, with a proactive approach to identifying legal and business risks and implementing mitigation strategies

How We'll Take Care Of You

  • $228,000 - $240,000
  • Flexible, fully remote environment
  • 4 Weeks PTO - Recharging is essential. We respect your time off and encourage it.
  • Competitive employer-sponsored health insurances
  • 401(k) + company matching
  • Professional development reimbursements
  • Monthly remote work stipend

The EasyLlama herd is fully remote, with employees distributed across the US. We are currently hiring in the following approved* states:

AR - Arkansas

CA - California

CO - Colorado

IL - Illinois

MA - Massachusetts

MN - Minnesota

NE - Nebraska

NJ - New Jersey

NY - New York

NC - North Carolina

OH - Ohio

PA - Pennsylvania

TN - Tennessee

TX - Texas

UT - Utah

VA - Virginia

WA - Washington

WI - Wisconsin

  • EasyLlama reserves the right to change the list of approved states at anytime.

To ensure the best employee experience, we offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, an annual wellness stipend, PTO, 401k with company matching, and monthly team events to nurture connection!

At EasyLlama, we strive to walk the walk. We are helping make workplaces all over the globe safer and more inclusive, including our own. We honor employees and candidates from all walks of life and all experiences, regardless of race, ethnicity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.