AI & Product Counsel

We exist to wow our customers. Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we’re collectively disrupting the multi‑billion‑dollar commerce industry. As an American technology company with a startup culture and the resources of a large global public company, we empower entrepreneurial teams to drive new initiatives and innovations.

Role Overview

Coupang’s legal team plays a critical role in driving our phenomenal growth by managing legal risks and enabling innovation. As an AI & Product Counsel, you will manage a portfolio of product reviews and act as a strategic partner to business teams. This position can be based in Mountain View, CA or Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities

• Review AI‑powered product features and complex technical specifications to provide practical legal guidance while mitigating risk.
• Drive company‑wide AI reviews by conducting rigorous assessments of technical details and balancing engineering requirements with legal frameworks to solve complex problems.
• Partner closely with engineering, product management, security, and privacy teams to integrate legal requirements into the product development lifecycle.
• Communicate complex legal concepts and technical insights effectively to diverse stakeholders across the company.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to build scalable processes for AI governance and product compliance.

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and 7+ years of total legal experience, including a combination of major law firm and in‑house experience.
• Prior experience in product counseling or AI governance.
• Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work cross‑functionally with technical and non‑technical teams.
• Ability to solve problems through creative thinking and partnerships with other teams.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and attain challenging targets through personal drive.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of privacy, data governance, and AI.
• Relevant IAPP certifications (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPP/E, AIGP) are preferred and will be considered an asset.
• Expertise in the EU AI Act and e‑commerce industries.

Pay

The base pay for this position ranges from $151,000 per year in the lowest geographic market to $260,000 per year in the highest geographic market. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Annual bonus of 0‑20 % of base salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Long‑term and short‑term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401K plan with company match.
• 18‑21 days of paid time off per year, based on tenure.
• 12 public holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits.

Other Compensation

Other compensation may include bonuses, equity, or other forms of compensation in addition to the established salary range.