Compliance Specialist

OnTheGoSystems • Remote (Worldwide, Canada) • 1w ago

About Us

At OnTheGoSystems, we build software that powers thousands of websites across the globe. We are creators of WPML - the #1 multilingual plugin for WordPress. We're a remote-first company, united by a passion for building reliable, secure, and meaningful tools that help people connect across languages and borders.

As we grow, we are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Specialist to help us stay ahead of regulatory, privacy, and audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2, and internal policies.
Manage documentation and readiness for third-party audits and security assessments.
Monitor privacy practices and support data protection activities (e.g., RoPA, DPIAs).
Conduct internal audits and follow up on findings and risk control.
Maintain and improve compliance-related policies and educate internal teams.
Handle customer and regulatory compliance requests (e.g., DPA, SOC reports).
Support legal agreement reviews (NDAs, supplier contracts) and IP protection.
Manage trademarks and intellectual property rights.
Contribute to accessibility compliance planning under the European Accessibility Act.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in compliance, privacy, or information security, in a SaaS or technology company.
Working knowledge of ISO 27001, GDPR, and SOC 2 frameworks.
Experience with internal audits and/or risk assessments.
Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, collaborate across departments, and lead without authority.
Certifications such as CIPP/E, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or similar are a plus.