Head of Legal and Compliance

About this role

Niural is revolutionizing global workforce management with an AI-powered platform that unifies Global Payroll, US Payroll & PEO, Global EOR, Contractor Management, and Global Payments into a single, seamless platform. We help companies hire, pay, and manage teams across 150+ countries without compromising compliance — simplifying payroll, compliance, and global workforce operations. As we scale rapidly, we’re building the legal foundation that enables responsible global growth.

### About the Role

We’re seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Legal & Compliance to lead and scale Niural’s legal, regulatory, and compliance functions. This role will shape the legal infrastructure of a fast-growing Series A startup operating in a complex global regulatory environment — including US PEO, global payroll, EOR, contractor compliance, tax, and benefits across multiple jurisdictions. You’ll partner closely with the leadership team, influence product strategy through a compliance lens, and build a world-class legal and compliance organization as we expand.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in high-growth environments, can balance risk with innovation, and has deep subject-matter expertise in employment law, regulatory compliance, contracts, and global operations.

### Responsibilities

Legal Strategy & Leadership

• Lead Niural’s legal and compliance strategy, ensuring legal risk is identified, communicated, and mitigated across the business.
• Build and scale the legal and compliance organization — hiring, mentoring, and developing top talent across jurisdictions.
• Act as trusted legal advisor to executive leadership and cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Sales, Finance, People & Operations).

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Develop and maintain a robust compliance framework across US federal/state employment law, global labor regulations, tax, data privacy, AML/KYC, and fintech/payroll regulatory requirements.
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