Sr. Counsel, Product

Overview

This role is within the Legal team and supports product and engineering teams across the core consumer experience and/or ads ecosystem. You will serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to senior business and legal leadership, driving legal strategy on issues including generative AI, privacy, IP, digital advertising, and related topics.

The organization is seeking an experienced, self-motivated, practical, and creative lawyer to collaborate closely with cross-functional partners. The role also expects an AI-forward approach—using AI tools to improve efficiency, accelerate problem-solving, and increase impact.

Responsibilities

• Partner with strategy, engineering, product management, communications, and legal teams to identify and manage legal issues and risks throughout product development; embed with teams to provide pragmatic and strategic advice as product areas evolve.
• Advise teams on emerging areas including privacy, digital advertising, AI, IP/copyright, content acquisition, and data use.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex strategic product partnerships and commercial agreements critical to business growth.
• Translate complex legal frameworks into clear, actionable guidance that enables teams to innovate.
• Monitor and interpret relevant laws and regulations (GDPR, CCPA, FTC rules, and others); help teams implement compliant processes.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across product, engineering, and business development, influencing decisions and shaping strategy.
• Develop scalable legal processes, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to deliver high-quality guidance with greater speed and consistency.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in a demanding and innovative legal environment; at least 1–2 years in-house at a tech company preferred.
• Experience counseling on digital advertising/ad tech or core consumer product legal issues (some exposure to both is ideal).
• Some privacy background required (GDPR, CCPA, FTC rules, and related).
• Experience leading negotiation of major technology and commercial deals, especially those tied to advertising, data, commerce, or other tech partnerships.
• Exceptional judgment and impeccable integrity, with strong communication and client-service skills.
• Proven ability to build lasting, collaborative relationships across product, engineering, and business teams.
• Strategic thinking with a track record of delivering creative and pragmatic solutions to novel issues.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new areas of law and technical product knowledge.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to build sustainable programs and drive cross-functional initiatives to completion.
• AI-forward mindset, including experience using AI tools to accelerate analysis and deliver more effective legal advice.
• Bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years in-house at a tech company (preferred).

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $158,765—$326,870 USD
• Equity eligibility: Yes
• Final salary is based on factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, and specific skills and expertise.

Location

• US based applicants only
• Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
• In-office requirement: In-person collaboration approximately 1–2 times per year; role can be situated anywhere in the country.