Overview
A partner organization is seeking a Product Counsel based in Canada to serve as a strategic legal advisor for innovative product teams focused on digital commerce. This role involves working at the intersection of law, technology, and business to help launch products while navigating complex regulatory environments. The position requires a practical, solution-oriented legal approach that enables growth while managing risk.
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted legal advisor embedded with product teams, translating business objectives into compliant and scalable solutions.
- Partner with product, engineering, design, business development, and operations teams to provide strategic legal guidance throughout the product lifecycle.
- Identify and assess legal risks related to product launches, platform development, consumer protection, privacy, payments, advertising, and commercial activities.
- Develop scalable compliance frameworks and processes to support expansion into new markets and product areas.
- Provide clear, concise, and actionable legal advice balancing business goals and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to find creative solutions that enable product innovation while managing legal exposure.
- Support legal reviews of technology platforms, e-commerce initiatives, and customer-facing products.
- Build efficient legal workflows by leveraging AI-assisted tools and improving processes for recurring legal questions.
- Create documentation, risk frameworks, and escalation paths to improve legal visibility and decision-making.
- Stay informed on evolving regulations affecting digital platforms, technology products, privacy, and online commerce.
- Act as a strategic partner to help teams advance ambitious projects confidently.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school with active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience at a leading law firm or within an in-house legal department.
- Experience advising on legal matters related to internet, e-commerce, technology platforms, SaaS, privacy, payments, advertising, or digital products.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide practical recommendations aligned with business objectives.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining legal concepts clearly to technical and non-legal stakeholders.
- Comfortable using AI tools to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance legal operations.
- Experience working independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior in-house experience at a technology company, retailer, or platform business.
- Additional knowledge of antitrust, consumer protection, GDPR, privacy, or data security regulations.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary range of $185,000 - $195,000 CAD, depending on location, skills, and experience.
- Remote work flexibility.
- Equity grant opportunities, including new hire grants and annual refresh grants.
- Comprehensive compensation package designed to support long-term growth.
- Health and wellness benefits tailored to employee needs.
- Opportunity to work on innovative technology and e-commerce initiatives with significant business impact.
- Flexible work environment focused on trust, collaboration, and autonomy.
Location
- This position is based in Canada with remote work flexibility.