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 clients across industries, particularly innovative global technology companies.
• Advise teams in Research & Development, Marketing, Engineering, Product Management, Advertising Sales, and Communications throughout product development and launch phases.
• Support business teams by building 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 goals.
• Stay current on industry regulations, including data privacy, consumer protection, and advertising laws, to provide 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 experience working in-house for 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 per year.
• Compensation for non-attorney roles ranges from $71,250 to $309,750 per year.
• Salary decisions consider experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
• Benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and paid time off; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities.

Location

• The role requires an active bar license for the state in which the candidate physically resides.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to non-discrimination and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process, consistent with applicable laws.