Senior Product Counsel

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Product Counsel to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space. This role will serve as a strategic legal partner to a high-growth product organization, helping shape decisions across the product lifecycle. You will advise cross-functional teams on emerging features, identify and mitigate legal risk, and help enable thoughtful, business-minded solutions. The position also requires close collaboration with stakeholders working on AI-related products and broader innovation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the mini-GC for a high-growth business unit, addressing a wide range of legal issues
• Act as the legal partner for teams creating next-generation products and features
• Advise cross-functional stakeholders throughout the product life cycle
• Streamline legal topics and serve as an ambassador for reviews
• Identify and mitigate legal risks related to AI products
• Develop creative strategies for handling legal issues and scaling solutions
• Monitor regulatory developments in AI and provide guidance to stakeholders

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school; admitted in good standing in at least your local jurisdiction
• 7+ years of relevant legal experience in B2B SaaS or tech companies, including time at a top law firm
• Strong understanding of intellectual property, AI governance, and data privacy laws
• Demonstrated culture of problem-solving that leads to getting to "yes, if..."
• Ability to handle ambiguity with a creative problem-solving mindset
• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience growing legal functions and understanding best practices

Benefits

• Excellent healthcare package including medical, dental, vision, mental health, and fertility benefits
• Disability and life insurance options
• 401(k) and RRSP matching contributions
• Generous paid parental leave policy
• 20 days of paid time off annually plus 12 paid holidays and two floating holidays
• Flexible sick leave and wellness stipends
• Annual professional development budget and opportunities

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