Product Counsel

Overview

A Fortune 500 fintech company is seeking an experienced lawyer for a 6-month full-time engagement starting April 2026. This role involves providing legal support on privacy and product counseling matters within a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day privacy counseling related to product development, including advising on data flows, product features, and launches
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to identify privacy risks and offer practical, business-oriented guidance
• Review and negotiate commercial agreements, including business processing agreements (BPAs) and data-related terms
• Ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws, regulations, and internal standards
• Independently manage ongoing workstreams with minimal oversight and proactively drive matters to completion
• Support cross-functional initiatives related to product, data use, and privacy compliance

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in privacy law and product counseling within a technology environment
• Experience advising on data flows, product features, and product launches
• Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements and data-related terms, including BPAs
• Prior in-house experience or experience working closely with product and engineering teams is strongly preferred
• Ability to operate independently, take ownership of workstreams, and integrate quickly into a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fintech is a plus but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $100–$130, flexible based on experience
• Employment through an Employer of Record (W-2) for the duration of the engagement

Location & Schedule

• Remote work; Pacific Standard Time (PST) preferred
• Full-time schedule
• Engagement duration: 6 months starting April 2026