Product Counsel, Commerce

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced Product Counsel to join their Legal team. This role involves collaborating with multiple teams including product, engineering, marketing, compliance, and sales to provide pragmatic legal advice and help identify and mitigate potential legal risks. The position requires a deep understanding of the company’s products, strategies, and processes, including AI-driven strategies and solutions.

Candidates residing in Boston, New York, Washington D.C., San Francisco, or Chicago will be prioritized due to proximity to colleagues and access to resources.

Responsibilities

• Advise stakeholders across product, engineering, and marketing teams throughout the product development lifecycle, from initial development through launch, including review of marketing strategies and assets.
• Provide practical legal advice on regulatory compliance, consumer protection, intellectual property, artificial intelligence, marketing, and privacy.
• Counsel product and engineering teams on building and incorporating generative AI products.
• Stay current on U.S. and international laws and regulations related to the platform, including the evolving global AI legal landscape.
• Navigate complex regulatory environments creatively to ensure a compliant user experience.
• Develop scalable and effective processes for providing legal input to business partners.
• Collaborate across multiple functions with a deep understanding of how products work and how laws and regulations influence their evolution.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school.
• Membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
• Minimum of 5 years legal experience covering regulatory compliance, privacy, intellectual property, and consumer protection.
• Experience in an in-house legal department advising product, engineering, and marketing teams on new product development, enhancements, and marketing-related laws and regulations.
• Background working with fast-paced technology, software, or fintech companies.
• Solution-oriented mindset with strong customer service and growth focus.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex ideas succinctly.
• Ability to integrate into cross-functional teams cooperatively.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $175,000 to $220,000 USD, determined by skills and experience.
• Additional compensation components may include cash bonuses, commissions (if eligible), benefits, and equity (if eligible).
• Competitive benefits programs designed to support a healthy lifestyle and flexible needs.

Location

Priority given to candidates located in Boston, New York, Washington D.C., San Francisco, or Chicago to facilitate collaboration and access to company resources.

Additional Information

• The organization embraces a hybrid work model balancing in-person collaboration with individual flexibility.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is integral to the workplace culture.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided for persons with disabilities during the hiring process.
• The hiring process uses AI tools to assist recruiters and interviewers with administrative tasks; all hiring decisions are made by people.

Applicants should note that in Massachusetts, it is unlawful to require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment.