Corporate Counsel

About Wellspring

Wellspring Worldwide, Inc. is a leading provider of web-based software systems for managing research, technology commercialization, and innovation operations for universities, companies, government agencies, and independent labs. Founded in 2003, Wellspring has grown to serve over 500 organizations globally, including Fortune 500 companies, SMEs, hospitals, and universities. The company’s flagship products—Sophia, Flintbox, and Zeto—enable organizations to manage the entire innovation lifecycle, from discovery and IP management to commercialization and knowledge transfer.

We are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Counsel with 5-7 years of corporate experience to serve as the senior-most legal, compliance, and privacy authority at Wellspring Worldwide. This role combines the responsibilities of Corporate Counsel—owning the full spectrum of legal risk, regulatory compliance, and privacy across the company's global operations.  In these roles you will partner with our CTO who is our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) The ideal candidate will leverage AI-powered legal tools to drive efficiency and scalability, while advising executive leadership as a trusted strategic partner.   

This role carries direct ownership of three functional areas: 

• Legal strategy, contracts, M&A, litigation, IP, corporate governance, and international expansion. 

• Regulatory compliance, internal controls, and security policy frameworks. 

• Personal data governance and global privacy compliance. 

Key Responsibilities 

Legal Compliance & Risk Management 

• Ensure the company's operations adhere to applicable international, national, and local laws and regulations. 

• Identify, analyze, and manage legal risks across multiple jurisdictions. 

• Establish and maintain policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks. 

• Use AI-powered compliance monitoring tools to track regulatory changes across jurisdictions in real time, reducing manual research burden. 

Contract Review and Management 

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including commercial agreements, employment contracts, vendor agreements, and partnerships. 

• Manage cross-border transactions and contracts, ensuring compliance with international regulations. 

• Maintain AI-assisted contract templates and playbooks to standardize and streamline negotiation. 

Corporate Governance 

• Advise on corporate governance best practices and ensure compliance with board governance frameworks. 

• Partner with the Finance team and the company’s registered agent to ensure compliance with all Secretary of State registrations and annual report filings. 

• Assist with board meetings, resolutions, and related legal documentation. 

Regulatory Affairs Responsibilities 

• Monitoring changes in international laws and regulations and ensuring timely compliance across all operating jurisdictions. 

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining the company's internal controls framework, ensuring consistent adherence to policies and regulatory obligations. 

• Developing security-related policies and compliance frameworks, working in close partnership with IT/CISO on implementation and enforcement. 

• Managing relationships with regulators and handling any regulatory inquiries or investigations. 

• Leading compliance risk assessments and reporting to the executive team and board. 

• Leveraging AI-assisted regulatory intelligence platforms to proactively identify and assess the impact of regulatory changes on company operations. 

Data Privacy Officer Responsibilities 

• Owning and maintaining the Company's personal data governance framework. 

• Ensuring full compliance with GDPR and all applicable global data protection laws (CCPA, UK GDPR, and other jurisdiction-specific regimes). 

Litigation & Dispute Resolution