The role, in a nutshell:
We are looking for a Senior Counsel with a versatile skill set to provide comprehensive legal support across various facets of our business whose primary focus will be on providing legal guidance on product development and new programs, supporting our engineering and product teams. In addition to a strong technical background, this role requires a solid understanding of open source licensing and compliance to ensure that our company operates in accordance with industry best practices. We are looking for someone who wants to work at an early-stage company, and is excited by the opportunity to truly roll up their sleeves.
What you’ll do:
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Marketing on a range of issues related to product development.
- Draft, review, and maintain documents for our products and services - such as terms of use, product and support policies, and customer disclosures
- Assess and advise on open source software licenses, ensuring compliance with their terms.
- Manage agreements and business activities to comply with company policies and risk tolerance.
- Remain up-to-date on relevant industry, AI, advertising, IP and privacy laws and regulations to provide an ongoing ability to offer compliance advice.
- Provide general legal support to the legal department and the business on an as-needed basis.
What we're looking for:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and membership in at least one US state bar
- 4+ years of relevant legal experience (with at least 3+ years’ in- house experience, with a particular focus on technology
- Strong experience in product counseling, licensing, privacy, and intellectual property
- Experience working with technology companies, especially in the cybersecurity sectors is a plus.
- Strong business judgment and an ability to identify practical, risk-based solutions to issues
- Fluency translation legal advice into actionable guidance for stakeholders
- Ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
