Corporate Counsel II

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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.

Risk Management & Dispute Readiness

• 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.

Business and Cross-Functional Support

• 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