Description:
About the role:We are seeking a talented and motivated Corporate Counsel to join our legal team. This role is ideal for a lawyer with a strong litigation foundation who is ready to transition into a broad-based product counsel role. You will partner closely with our product and technology organizations, applying your litigation background to assess and mitigate risk, while advising on a wide range of matters at the intersection of AI, product development, and business operations.
What You'll Do:
Product & AI Counsel
- Serve as counsel for product teams, advising on product development, feature launches, terms of service, and user-facing policies.
- Provide guidance on legal and regulatory matters related to artificial intelligence, including AI governance frameworks, data use, bias, transparency, and applicable regulation (e.g., EU AI Act, emerging U.S. state laws).
- Advise on intellectual property matters related to software, AI-generated content, and product features.
- Identify and proactively address legal risks in product roadmaps and cross-functional initiatives.
- Collaborate with Privacy, Security, and Trust & Safety teams to ensure product compliance with applicable laws.
- Develop and maintain internal legal playbooks, templates, and training materials.
- Apply litigation expertise to evaluate legal exposure and develop proactive risk mitigation strategies across the business.
- Support pre-litigation matters as they arise, including assessing claims, coordinating with outside counsel, and driving toward efficient resolution.
- Manage litigation holds and support discovery processes when needed.
- Monitor the legal and regulatory landscape affecting technology and AI companies and provide timely guidance to stakeholders.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to develop, apply, and improve both internal and external policies.
- Collaborate with internal business teams, including Finance and Collections, to support a range of business needs and advise on protective measures when necessary.
- Advise Sales and Go-To-Market teams on compliance and legal considerations to support competitive positioning.
Required Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
- 4-7 years of experience, with law firm litigation experience strongly preferred
- Strong litigation foundation, including experience with dispute assessment, outside counsel management, and discovery
- Experience advising on technology or product-related legal matters
- Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
- Understanding of AI tools and how to utilize them to expedite and streamline workflows
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience with AI, machine learning, or emerging technology legal issues
- Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
- In-house experience at a technology company
- Experience with intellectual property, particularly software or AI-related IP
- Comfort with fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Strong business acumen and product intuition
