Product Counsel Lawyer

Overview

A legal services organization is seeking a Product Counsel/Product Innovation Counsel to provide legal support to some of the world’s largest companies across various industries. This role involves advising on product development and innovation from inception through launch.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to sophisticated and diverse clients, including global technology companies.
• Advise teams in Research & Development, Marketing, Engineering, Product Management, Advertising Sales, and Communications throughout product development stages.
• 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 related to 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

• Experience working in-house for a technology company.
• Experience collaborating closely with R&D teams and engineers.
• Previous title of 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.
• Estimated total compensation for non-attorney roles ranges from $71,250 to $309,750 per year.
• 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

• This role covers multiple regions including North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

• The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on legally protected characteristics.
• 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.
• The organization considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in compliance with applicable fair chance laws.