Senior Director, Product Counsel

Senior Director, Product Counsel 

What you will be doing:  

• Partner closely with product and engineering teams throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept development to go-to-market strategy. 
• Leverage your years of substantive legal experience to proactively identify and assess potential legal and global regulatory risks associated with our products and services. 
• Develop and implement strategies to address and mitigate legal and compliance risks in our products. 
• Build a strong product counseling program and drive cross-functional initiatives across the product development lifecycle. 
• Hire and manage a product and privacy team. 
• Stay at the forefront of legal developments in privacy, AI, financial services, and global regulations that impact our products and customers, providing thought leadership and strategic guidance to internal stakeholders. 
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements related to product development and use, including partnership agreements, supply chain agreements and customer-facing terms. 
• Collaborate with external counsel as needed to manage complex matters with a global scope. 
• Collaborate with other members of the legal team to achieve our company’s goals. 
• Contribute to other legal projects as required by the business. 
• Provide legal training to team members and business stakeholders. 

What you will bring to the team: 

• A minimum of 10 years of substantive legal experience, with at least 3 years of experience in product counseling, preferably within the in-house legal department of a SaaS company. 
• A minimum of 2 years of experience managing a team. 
• Demonstrated expertise in data privacy law and regulations, with a strong understanding of emerging technologies. 
• Experience working with, and advising on, AI-powered products and services. 
• Experience and practical insight into 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, with the ability to build strong relationships and navigate complex cross-functional initiatives. 
• Strong project management skills and a collaborative and proactive approach, with a passion for innovation and a desire to be a strategic partner. 
• A deep understanding of the SaaS industry, its unique legal challenges, and the global regulatory landscape. 
• The ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. 
• Curiosity and a willingness to tackle new challenges.  

Bonus points if you have: 

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

What we have for you: (US)   

• Take time to rest and recharge w/ paid time off, paid company holidays, and end of year company shutdown 
• Medical, dental, vision and 2x life insurance 
• Health Savings Accounts with $1,000 Single/$2,000 Family employer contribution and employer-paid disability plans  
• Fertility & family planning benefits 
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leaves 
• Annual professional development reimbursement 
• Mental health support + Employee Assistance programs w/ free counseling sessions 
• 401k w/ employer match  
• Equity program and performance-based bonuses 
• Bring Your Own Device technology stipend 
• Seismic Cares Program w/ charitable donation matching 
• Nine Communities of Belonging (employee resource/affinity groups) 
• Access to free paid telemedicine 
• Pre-tax commuter benefits