Pocketride
Type: Unpaid Internship (With potential for a paid opportunity)
Duration: 6 Months
About Company:
Pocketride is a forward-thinking ride-sharing platform revolutionizing urban transportation
through the power of AI. Headquartered in Sarnia, Ontario, our mission is to make commuting
smarter, more sustainable, and community-driven. As we prepare to scale across regions, we
are building a passionate, innovative team that thrives on solving real-world mobility
challenges.
Job Description:
As a Compliance Specialist at Pocketride, you will support the identification, implementation,
and monitoring of regulatory and internal compliance requirements across the organization.
This role plays a critical part in strengthening operational integrity, risk management, policy
adherence, and regulatory readiness as Pocketride continues to grow.
This position is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, research-driven, and passionate
about legal, regulatory, and risk frameworks in a startup environment.
Key Responsibility:
● Assist in identifying and tracking applicable transportation, employment, privacy, and corporate
regulations relevant to Pocketride’s operations
● Support the development and implementation of internal compliance checklists, SOPs, and
documentation.
● Contribute to risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies related to operational and
legal compliance.
● Support IP readiness initiatives, including documenting IP assets and contributing to early-stage
strategies for protecting proprietary content and ideas.
● Monitor updates in laws and industry practices to ensure Pocketride stays ahead of regulatory
changes.
● Help prepare compliance documentation for partnerships, investors, and HR onboarding
practices.
● Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Tech, and Product teams to align compliance efforts with
company goals.
Preferred Qualification
● Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Law, Business, Public Policy, Human Resources, or a
related field.
● Knowledge or interest in compliance frameworks, regulatory environments, and IP readiness is a
strong asset.
● Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
● Strong research and analytical thinking.
● Comfortable working independently in a startup environment with evolving priorities.
● Bonus: Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., PIPEDA, GDPR), transportation regulations,
or intellectual property
What You’ll Gain
● Real-world experience shaping compliance infrastructure in a fast-growing startup.
● Exposure to legal, HR, and business operations under a single role.
● Mentorship from senior leadership and legal consultants.
● An inside look into preparing a company for launch—from both a compliance and innovation
standpoint.
● A chance to make a direct impact while building a strong portfolio and professional network.
Join us in shaping the future of community-driven mobility!
At Pocketride, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We believe in providing
equal opportunities for all, ensuring no bias or colorism, and fostering an environment where
every voice is heard and valued.
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https://mypocketride.com/careers or follow us on LinkedIn to stay updated on new openings.