Senior Product Counsel – Fully Remote (USA)

Overview

A fast-growing private cloud company specializing in real-time analytics, data warehousing, and data observability is seeking a Senior Product Counsel. This role reports to the Deputy General Counsel, Product and IP, and involves joining an early-stage, business-focused legal team.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to product and engineering teams throughout the full product lifecycle, from early feature development to launch and beyond.
• Help build privacy-by-design practices into product development.
• Shape legal frameworks for responsible scaling, focusing on AI/ML, data privacy, intellectual property, and open-source issues.
• Act as a solutions-oriented advisor and business enabler while maintaining high legal and ethical standards.
• Advise on, draft, and review technology licensing and integration partnership agreements with strategic product and ecosystem partners.
• Provide counsel on trademark and brand protection matters.
• Support integration efforts related to acquisitions.
• Collaborate with Security and Privacy teams on incident response.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• Authorization to practice law in the candidate's state of residence.
• 4 to 8 years of legal experience combining Big Law and in-house roles at technology companies.
• Strong product counseling experience.
• Expertise in AI/ML legal issues, data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), open-source licensing, and intellectual property.
• Excellent judgment and business orientation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Innate curiosity, attention to detail, high organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a SaaS company, especially in databases, data infrastructure, or data platforms.

Compensation & Benefits

• Targeted annual base salary: $250,000 to $275,000.
• Equity participation.
• Generous benefits package.
• Total compensation will vary based on seniority, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Location

• Candidates must be admitted to practice and authorized to work in their state of residence within the United States.