Intellectual Property - General Attorney in San Francisco, CA

In-House

San Francisco, CA

Intellectual Property - General Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Attorney

Min 8 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Counsel, Product

Job Responsibilities:
- Partner closely with product and engineering teams to provide comprehensive legal guidance on product and feature development, focusing on specific product areas.
- Monitor emerging technology regulations and industry trends affecting edge computing, critical infrastructure, AI, and telecommunications, providing strategic guidance on relevant regulatory compliance and responsible data practices.
- Develop and enhance legal team positions on global privacy, data protection, artificial intelligence, and other legal frameworks such as GDPR, NIS2, DORA, EU Data Act, and EU AI Act.
- Collaborate with and support commercial transactions, including customer negotiations and vendor contracts, as a subject matter expert on product, regulatory, and IP considerations.
- Draft and maintain policies, playbooks, checklists, FAQs, and training materials to improve processes and streamline stakeholder engagement.
- Support intellectual property matters, including open-source and IP portfolio management.
- Assist with security and customer incident management, law enforcement requests, and platform-abuse processes and policies.

Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a respected institution and membership in good standing with at least one . state bar.
- A minimum of 8 years of legal experience, with in-house experience advising on product and regulatory matters.
- Experience advising product managers, developers, and engineers, supporting agile product development teams by providing clear, actionable legal guidance in real-time.
- Knowledge of . and global regulatory frameworks and their practical application in a fast-paced technology company.
- Technology industry experience and familiarity with technical concepts such as APIs, encryption, LLMs, and cloud architecture.
- A pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal issues for a business audience.
- Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to own matters, prioritize, manage, and complete projects independently in a dynamic, evolving environment.
- A collaborative team player who enjoys working across disciplines and values building relationships and improving processes.

Salary Information:
- The estimated salary range for this position is $179, to $253,.
- Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
- This role may be eligible to participate in the company’s equity and discretionary bonus programs.

Additional Information:
- The position requires availability during core business hours and is open to preferred office locations in San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, and Denver, CO.
- The company embraces a largely hybrid model for most roles, allowing employees flexibility to split their time between the office and home.
- Pursuant to relevant fair chance hiring ordinances, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
- The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, family planning, mental health support, a Flexible Vacation policy, and up to 18 days of accrued paid sick leave.
- Other benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Program, 11 paid local holidays, and 11 paid company wellness days.
- The company values diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and a safe, welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
- Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants and employees with disabilities as required by law.