Product & Partner Counsel (Remote Canada)

Overview

The organization is seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Product and Partner Counsel to support both the Product and Partner teams. This role serves as a legal business partner to product and partner stakeholders, helping drive product innovation and partner-driven go-to-market efforts in a fast-paced, technology-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise product management, development, engineering, support, and marketing teams on commercial terms, privacy issues, global regulatory compliance, privacy-by-design, data protection, and responsible use of AI.
• Influence product design and deployment by advising on legal, ethical, and regulatory issues in emerging technologies.
• Conduct comprehensive legal analysis and monitor evolving regulations (including cybersecurity and AI) to translate complex requirements into actionable, solution-oriented guidance.
• Draft and negotiate partner agreements, including:
  • Resale
  • Referral
  • Distribution
  • Technology partner
  • Cloud marketplace
  • Services agreements
• Provide pragmatic, strategic counsel that accounts for legal risk, including anti-bribery and anti-corruption, third-party risk, antitrust and competition, sanctions, and export controls—while supporting product adoption and business goals.
• Contribute to Legal’s role in developing commercial strategy for new products, partner programs, and routes to market, including public sector and government channels.

Requirements

• Education: J.D. degree and membership in at least one state bar.
• Experience:
  • 4–7 years of experience at a national law firm or in-house legal department, with a focus on channel and advisory partners and/or product counseling and technology transactions.
  • In-house SaaS or technology company experience is required.
  • A technical background or prior internal audit experience is preferred.
• Technical knowledge:
  • Experience advising on AI applications, cloud services, data privacy, and cybersecurity standards.
  • Familiarity with multi-cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and compliance frameworks like SOC 2 or ISO 27001 is a plus.
• Communication skills:
  • Ability to translate complex technical and legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
  • Ability to build strong relationships and trust with internal stakeholders and external partners and customers.
• Mindset and work style:
  • Creative problem solver with strong integrity and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
  • Strong judgment: identify what matters, escalate when needed, and resolve other items promptly.
  • Excellent organization and ability to prioritize while working independently.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Committed to personal growth by actively seeking feedback and responding with action.

Compensation & Benefits

• Perks (Canada):
  • Live your best life (LYBL): $200/mo (USD) for anything that enhances your life
  • Comprehensive employee health and life insurance coverage
  • Competitive compensation & bonus program
  • Statutory vacation + Flexible vacation
  • Time off for your birthday & volunteering
  • Employee resource groups
  • Opportunities for team and company-wide get-togethers
  • Perks may vary based on eligibility/location

Location

• Remote (as indicated by “#LI-Remote”).

Additional Information

• Background checks are required.
• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
• This role may have access to highly sensitive data, including employee data, customer data, company financials, and proprietary product information.
• Unsolicited resumes from agencies cannot be accepted. Any submissions without a signed agreement in place will not create a fee obligation.