Product Counsel Lawyer

Overview

A legal services organization is seeking a Product Counsel/Product Innovation Counsel to provide legal support to a diverse range of clients, including global technology companies. This role involves advising on product development from inception through launch, focusing on legal risk mitigation and compliance with relevant laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to sophisticated clients across various industries, particularly in technology.
• Advise teams in Research & Development, Marketing, Engineering, Product Management, Advertising Sales, and Communications throughout product development and launch phases.
• Support business teams by facilitating consensus on projects involving new features, products, services, and programs.
• Review global products, features, and platforms to develop practical legal risk mitigation strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Stay current on industry regulations, including data privacy, consumer protection, and advertising laws, to offer relevant legal advice.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience at a top law firm and/or in-house legal department specializing in product, technology, commercial, privacy, or intellectual property law.
• Experience managing complex legal projects.
• Active bar license in the state of physical residence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house experience at a technology company.
• Experience collaborating closely with Research & Development teams and engineers.
• Previous role as Product Counsel with experience launching a product.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles ranges from $104,500 to $325,000 annually.
• Non-attorney roles have an estimated compensation range of $71,250 to $309,750 annually.
• Compensation is determined based on experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
• Additional benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and paid time off; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities.

Location

• Candidates must hold an active bar license in the state where they physically reside.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, political opinion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, military service, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process.

Additional Information

Employment may be contingent upon successful background checks, proof of identity, and legal authorization to work. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable fair chance laws.