Solutus Legal Search
Senior Product Counsel, Hybrid (Bay Area or New York) (934-SLS)
Solutus Legal Search, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Our client, a market‑leading AI assistant and productivity platform driving innovation in communication and productivity, has exclusively retained Solutus Legal in its search for a Senior Product Counsel.
Recognized as a Best Workplace and ranked at the top of the Forbes Cloud 100, this is a unique opportunity to play a central role in advising on the development and launch of cutting‑edge, AI‑powered products in a high‑impact, fast‑growing environment.
The role will be embedded with two product business units, serving as the primary product legal partner and owning end‑to‑end legal support for those products, including issue spotting, counseling, and coordination with the broader Legal team.
This role is based in the Bay Area or New York, with the expectation that the attorney will come into the company’s San Francisco, Mountain View or New York headquarters one to two days per week, primarily for collaboration and relationship building. The company offers incentives for employees who choose to work in‑office two or more days per week.
Responsibilities Include:
Serve as the go‑to legal counsel and partner for multiple teams building the company’s next generation of products and features
Advise Product, Design, Marketing, and Engineering stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation through launch and iteration
Streamline and simplify legal reviews, serving as an ambassador for practical, business‑aligned legal guidance
Identify and address product, regulatory, privacy, and other legal risks and mitigations, particularly as they relate to AI agents and products
Develop creative strategies for handling legal issues and build scalable processes that balance innovation and risk
Monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments in AI and SaaS and provide guidance to internal stakeholders
Develop deep expertise in AI‑related legal matters, monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments in AI and SaaS, and help propose and advance internal AI legal and policy positions
Own and manage aspects of the company’s intellectual property portfolio
Support drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial agreements related to product capabilities and IP matters
Develop and deliver training on relevant legal topics
Support regulatory engagements, where applicable
Qualifications:
JD from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar
4‑8+ years of relevant legal experience, including a mix of top law firm training and experience at B2B SaaS or technology companies
Strong understanding of product counseling, data privacy, intellectual property, and commercial contracting
Demonstrated history of developing a culture of getting to “yes, if…”
Comfort with ambiguity and a creative, solutions‑oriented approach to complex legal issues
Strong cross‑functional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to tailor guidance to different audiences
Experience seeing legal functions grow and scale, with strong pattern recognition around best practices
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance, manage competing priorities, and thrive in fast‑paced, results‑driven environments
A collaborative team player who leads with humility and a healthy sense of humor
The expected base salary range for this position is:
$260,000–$285,000 for candidates with 4‑7 years of experience
$275,000 – $300,000 for candidates with 8+ years of experience.
Compensation will include equity. Final compensation will be based on a number of factors including years of relevant experience and geographic location.
Solutus Legal has been selected as the exclusive representative on this search. Candidates who apply directly to the company will be routed to Solutus for review.
Ref. #934-SLS
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The role will be embedded with two product business units, serving as the primary product legal partner and owning end‑to‑end legal support for those products, including issue spotting, counseling, and coordination with the broader Legal team.
This role is based in the Bay Area or New York, with the expectation that the attorney will come into the company’s San Francisco, Mountain View or New York headquarters one to two days per week, primarily for collaboration and relationship building. The company offers incentives for employees who choose to work in‑office two or more days per week.
Responsibilities Include:
Serve as the go‑to legal counsel and partner for multiple teams building the company’s next generation of products and features
Advise Product, Design, Marketing, and Engineering stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation through launch and iteration
Streamline and simplify legal reviews, serving as an ambassador for practical, business‑aligned legal guidance
Identify and address product, regulatory, privacy, and other legal risks and mitigations, particularly as they relate to AI agents and products
Develop creative strategies for handling legal issues and build scalable processes that balance innovation and risk
Monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments in AI and SaaS and provide guidance to internal stakeholders
Develop deep expertise in AI‑related legal matters, monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments in AI and SaaS, and help propose and advance internal AI legal and policy positions
Own and manage aspects of the company’s intellectual property portfolio
Support drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial agreements related to product capabilities and IP matters
Develop and deliver training on relevant legal topics
Support regulatory engagements, where applicable
Qualifications:
JD from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar
4‑8+ years of relevant legal experience, including a mix of top law firm training and experience at B2B SaaS or technology companies
Strong understanding of product counseling, data privacy, intellectual property, and commercial contracting
Demonstrated history of developing a culture of getting to “yes, if…”
Comfort with ambiguity and a creative, solutions‑oriented approach to complex legal issues
Strong cross‑functional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to tailor guidance to different audiences
Experience seeing legal functions grow and scale, with strong pattern recognition around best practices
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance, manage competing priorities, and thrive in fast‑paced, results‑driven environments
A collaborative team player who leads with humility and a healthy sense of humor
The expected base salary range for this position is:
$260,000–$285,000 for candidates with 4‑7 years of experience
$275,000 – $300,000 for candidates with 8+ years of experience.
Compensation will include equity. Final compensation will be based on a number of factors including years of relevant experience and geographic location.
Solutus Legal has been selected as the exclusive representative on this search. Candidates who apply directly to the company will be routed to Solutus for review.
Ref. #934-SLS
#J-18808-Ljbffr