Legal Director, Regulatory & Quality

Compliance Director Akvelon | Bellevue, WA Akvelon, Inc. is a software engineering company that helps enterprise teams turn AI adoption into measurable engineering outcomes, improving productivity and reducing inefficiencies. Using its RAISE methodology, Akvelon provides a structured, governed, and scalable approach to AI implementation across engineering organizations. The company supports large-scale software organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and leading technology platforms such as Microsoft, T-Mobile, Google, Reddit, and GitHub, bringing deep experience in building and optimizing complex software systems. Akvelon has been recognized as one of Bellevue’s Top 5 Software Development Companies, is consistently ranked among Washington’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies, and is celebrated as one of the Best Places to Work in Seattle. Akvelon is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive, safe, and open work environment. Akvelon is seeking an experienced Compliance Director to lead company-wide compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to employment laws, government regulations, data protection and IT security standards, and client contractual requirements. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain corporate compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls. Oversee HR and employment compliance , including labor laws, employee rights, workplace policies, immigration compliance, and employment documentation. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and international government regulations . Oversee data privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and IT security compliance . Manage Microsoft Supplier Code of Conduct compliance, client audits, and supplier certification requirements. Coordinate internal and external audits, risk assessments, due diligence, incident investigations, and corrective actions. Monitor regulatory changes and ensure company policies and practices remain compliant. Oversee compliance training, documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping. Collaborate with HR, Legal, IT, Security, Finance, and executive leadership to identify and mitigate compliance risks. Qualifications ~7+ years of experience in corporate compliance, regulatory compliance, risk management, or related fields. ~ Strong knowledge of U.S. labor and employment laws, HR compliance, and workplace regulations . ~ Solid understanding of data privacy, cybersecurity, information security, and IT compliance requirements . ~ Knowledge of U.S. government regulatory requirements and international compliance obligations. ~ Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA , and relevant security frameworks. ~ Experience managing internal audits, client compliance assessments, risk assessments, and corrective action programs. ~ Experience with Microsoft supplier requirements or similar enterprise client compliance programs preferred. ~ Knowledge of government contracting regulations (FAR, DFARS, CMMC, FedRAMP) is a plus. ~ Experience in IT, software engineering, or professional services environments preferred. ~ Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and organizational skills. ~ Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Human Resources, Information Security, or a related field; professional compliance certifications are a plus. Working Conditions and Benefits Compensation: $90k - $200k Health insurance, PTO, sick leave, 401K