Product, Privacy & Compliance Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Act as the main legal consultant for the Product and Engineering teams regarding legal risks associated with new and existing features, products, and business strategies.

• Direct ShopMy's data governance initiative, which encompasses data mapping, data processing agreements, and cross-departmental data handling policies.

• Provide guidance on adherence to U.S. and international privacy regulations, including CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, and emerging state and global laws.

• Oversee and enhance ShopMy's AI policy, offering advice on training data, transparency, and automated decision-making.

• Deliver legal assistance on product marketing, disclosures, terms of use, privacy policies, and other publicly accessible documents.

• Counsel on contract stipulations and compliance obligations for product integrations, data sharing, and technology partnerships.

• Partner with Legal Operations, Security, and cross-functional teams to create scalable compliance frameworks, policies, and training initiatives.

• Keep an eye on the regulatory environment and identify emerging legal risks and opportunities related to privacy, AI, content moderation, and platform regulations.

• Aid in risk management and safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

⛳️ Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S.

• Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience providing advice on product development, privacy, or technology compliance issues.

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. and international privacy and data protection laws, including CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, and emerging frameworks.

• Experience in advising on AI, machine learning, or automated decision-making from a legal and compliance standpoint.

• Capability to provide counsel on legal risks throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept to launch.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify complex privacy and regulatory requirements into actionable, business-oriented advice.

• A collaborative mindset and the ability to cultivate relationships across product, engineering, data, and business teams.

• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to independently drive solutions with minimal oversight.

• E-Verify/work authorization verification upon hiring.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity in ShopMy - Every employee is an owner; all roles receive equity.

• Monetize Your Influence - Every employee builds and grows their own ShopMy page.

• 401(k) with Company Match - 3% employer contribution, fully vested.

• Healthcare Coverage - Medical, dental & vision benefits, including a 100% employer-paid medical option and dependent coverage.

• Mental Health Support and More - Employees and their dependents receive virtual mental health support, urgent care, and primary care visits at no cost.

• Flexible PTO, including your birthday off.

• 13 Company Holidays.

• 14 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave.

• Remote-First Culture with an NYC HQ - Some teams may have different location requirements.

• Workplace & Wellness Stipends - Support for wellness, home office needs, and a Wellhub membership.

• Disability & Life Insurance - 100% employer-paid.

• Health Care FSA/HSA.

• Annual Company Offsite.

• Quarterly Team Co-Locations.