Product Counsel

Overview

The organization is seeking a Product Counsel to join its legal team at a mature, fast-growing SaaS business. In this role, you will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Security, and Go-to-Market teams throughout the product lifecycle—providing practical legal guidance on product development, AI, data privacy, emerging technologies, and global regulatory requirements. This position serves as a trusted, business-embedded legal partner, helping identify and manage legal risk while enabling innovation and supporting the development and launch of SaaS products.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted business partner to Product and Engineering teams across the entire product lifecycle, from concept development through go-to-market strategy.
• Proactively identify and assess potential legal and global regulatory risks associated with products and services.
• Develop and implement strategies to address and mitigate legal and compliance risks.
• Lead or drive cross-functional initiatives across the product development lifecycle.
• Monitor and stay current on legal developments impacting privacy, AI, financial services, and global regulations; provide strategic guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to product development and use, including partnership agreements, supply chain agreements, and customer-facing terms.
• Collaborate with external counsel as needed for complex matters with global scope.
• Work with other members of the legal team to support commercial transactions and strategic partnerships.
• Contribute to other legal projects as required by the business.
• Provide legal training to legal team members and business stakeholders.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to at least one bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of substantive legal experience, preferably within the in-house legal department of a SaaS company.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AI and data privacy law and regulations, with strong understanding of emerging technologies.
• Experience advising on AI-powered products and services.
• Experience working with and advising on customer-driven development dynamics.
• Familiarity with open source and experience counseling companies on open-source policy and remediation.
• Experience navigating legal and regulatory complexities in global markets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Strong project management skills and a collaborative, proactive approach.
• Understanding of the SaaS industry’s unique legal challenges and the global regulatory landscape.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity and willingness to tackle new challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with financial services customers.
• A coding background or strong understanding of technical concepts.
• Experience working at a startup or fast-paced growth company.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: USD $123,100.00/Yr. – USD $212,300.00/Yr.
• This position is also eligible to participate in incentive plans in addition to base salary. The actual incentive amount will vary and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Location

• Salary range varies based on applicant location, experience, job level, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.