Director of Compliance

Director of Compliance

Norm Ai is seeking a highly experienced Director of Compliance to design, build, and lead the company's legal, ethical, regulatory, and data compliance program. This role will oversee behavioral compliance, professional responsibility obligations, privacy and data governance, and regulatory compliance across Norm Ai and its affiliated law firm, Norm Law.

Reporting to the Chief Security Officer (CSO), this role acts as the authoritative compliance voice for the company, translating legal and regulatory obligations into policies, operational requirements, governance models and organizational behavior. The role will work cross-organizationally and ensure that the company maintains a world-class compliance posture.

Core objectives of this role include upholding legal and ethical obligations, building a culture of compliance, ensuring privacy and data governance compliance, and protecting client and privileged legal information, in close partnership with the Security and Legal teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Uphold and operationalize legal and ethical obligations
• Own the company-wide ethical compliance program
• Advise leadership on legal and regulatory risk
• Own the data governance and classification policy
• Ensure compliance with privacy and data protection laws
• Establish governance over data use, access, retention, deletion, and permissible purposes
• Build and sustain a culture of compliance, accountability, and ethical decision-making
• Develop and deliver training, communications, and guidance
• Lead or oversee investigations into compliance violations
• Serve as primary liaison to internal and external counsel on compliance matters
• Prepare documentation, evidence, and responses for audits, assessments, regulatory inquiries, and client diligence
• Monitor evolving regulations and proactively adapt the compliance program

Skills and experience required include:

• J.D. from recognized law school
• 8+ years of experience in regulatory, legal, or compliance leadership roles
• Deep experience in professional responsibility, ethical compliance, insider trading/MNPI governance, privacy law, and data governance
• Experience defining and governing data classification and handling requirements
• Proven experience conducting compliance investigations and remediation efforts
• Excellent communication skills

Compensation and benefits include:

$270,000-$310,000 per year plus equity. The range displayed in this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed here reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity or benefits. We offer a competitive salary along with equity compensation. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a 401(k) plan with an employer match. Employees enjoy top-tier insurance coverage, encompassing health, dental, hospital, accident, and vision plans. For candidates needing to relocate to NYC, we provide relocation reimbursement. You'll thrive in our fast-paced learning environment where professional growth is constant.