Product Counsel

About the Role

Stripe’s Product Legal team is responsible for managing the legal and regulatory elements of the design, build, and execution of our products and services. We work on challenging technical, commercial, and regulatory problems, and we’re seeking a product lawyer to join our team. In this role, you’ll be a key advisor to Stripe’s product, engineering, and partnerships teams, working on a diverse set of matters at the intersection of financial services, business processes, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Counsel Stripe product and engineering teams on issues related to Stripe's software solutions, including Stripe Revenue Suite, Stripe Profiles, and Stripe Atlas.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, partnerships, privacy, and security) to provide pragmatic and actionable legal advice throughout the product development lifecycle, from initial scoping to launch.
• Draft, review, and update internal and external-facing foundational terms and documents for Stripe’s products and service offerings.
• Stay up-to-date on laws and regulations related to consumer financial data access, analyzing regulatory updates and industry trends to proactively advise on potential product impacts.
• Act as a proactive business partner, offering key legal and strategic input to evolve Stripe’s product roadmap and strategy.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a qualified lawyer in a top law firm or in-house legal team, working with technology companies (ideally cloud-based API service providers) on legal and regulatory aspects of product development.
• Proficiency and passion for working with technology, with the ability to quickly understand complex operational and business models and multiple product use cases.
• Self-starter with strong self-learning abilities, thriving in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities efficiently.
• Ownership mentality, comfortable with ambiguity, and excellent judgment in decision-making with limited information.
• Strong communication and relational skills, able to work cross-functionally with urgency while remaining collaborative and approachable.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills to handle shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Background in technology law and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic thinking to enable business partners to make decisions grounded in practical application of law, technology, and business goals.

Working Remotely

This is a remote position, defined as being 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from one of our offices. While you’re welcome to visit the office for team meetings, on-sites, and events, regular work will be from home. Stripe does not cover relocation costs for remote roles. We encourage applications from candidates already living in or planning to live in the location specified.

Pay

The annual US base salary range for this role is $178,200 - $267,200. This range may include several career levels and will be narrowed during the interview process based on experience, qualifications, and location. Additional benefits may include equity, company bonus, 401(k), medical/dental/vision benefits, and wellness stipends.