Product & Partner Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Serve as a consultant for product management, development, engineering, support, and marketing teams regarding commercial terms, privacy, global regulatory compliance, privacy-by-design, data protection, and responsible AI usage.

• Shape product design and implementation by providing guidance on legal, ethical, and regulatory matters related to emerging technologies.

• Perform legal analyses and keep abreast of changing cybersecurity and AI regulations, converting requirements into practical recommendations.

• Prepare and negotiate partner agreements, such as resale, referral, distribution, technology partner, cloud marketplace, and service agreements.

• Offer advice on anti-bribery and anti-corruption measures, third-party risk, antitrust and competition issues, sanctions, and export controls.

• Contribute to the commercial strategy for new products, partner programs, market entry strategies, public sector initiatives, and government channels.

• Report directly to the Senior Counsel who supports the Product and Partner divisions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active membership in at least one state bar.

• 4-7 years of experience at a national law firm or in an in-house legal department, specializing in channel and advisory partnerships and/or product counseling and technology transactions.

• Experience in an in-house SaaS or technology company is mandatory.

• Proven experience in advising on AI applications, cloud services, data privacy, and cybersecurity standards.

• Familiarity with multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and compliance frameworks such as SOC 2 or ISO 27001 is advantageous.

• Outstanding ability to convey complex technical and legal concepts into clear, actionable advice.

• Proven ability to cultivate strong relationships and trust with internal stakeholders, external partners, and customers.

• Strong judgment, organizational skills, capacity to prioritize and work independently, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Background checks will be necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• $200 per month (USD) for anything that enhances your life (LYBL).

• Comprehensive health and life insurance coverage for employees.

• Competitive salary and bonus program.

• Statutory vacation plus flexible vacation options.

• Time off for your birthday and volunteer activities.

• Access to employee resource groups.

• Opportunities for team and company-wide gatherings.