Senior Counsel – Product, Privacy, AI

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

📋 Description

• Provide guidance to Product Management, Engineering, Security, and business stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.

• Evaluate products, features, technologies, and business initiatives for compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

• Create practical strategies for mitigating risks.

• Offer expertise on enterprise software, SaaS, cloud services, on-premises and hybrid solutions, software licensing, intellectual property, open-source software, third-party integrations, and emerging technologies.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gain insights into product architectures, functionalities, integrations, and data flows.

• Embed privacy-by-design principles into product development and business initiatives.

• Counsel on global privacy and data protection laws, international data transfers, impact assessments, data processing agreements, and personal data practices.

• Draft and review end-user license agreements, terms of service, product disclosures, data processing agreements, and privacy notices.

• Advise on artificial intelligence, machine learning, AI governance, intellectual property, data usage, transparency, responsible AI development, and AI-enabled products.

• Keep abreast of global technology and cybersecurity regulations, including the EU AI Act and Cyber Resilience Act.

• Independently manage complex legal matters while collaborating with Veeam’s global Legal team and external counsel.

• Create scalable legal processes, playbooks, templates, policies, and training resources.

• Review and provide guidance on internal and product AI use cases and technologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a recognized law school.

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

• Over 10 years of relevant legal experience, particularly advising on technology products, software development, or related product and regulatory issues.

• Strong technical understanding of software and SaaS services, enterprise software, cloud services, and technology-driven businesses.

• Significant experience advising on privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR and U.S. privacy regulations.

• Capability to independently advise Product and Engineering teams throughout the entire product development lifecycle.

• Proficiency in analyzing technical product functionalities, data flows, and business models for legal and regulatory risks.

• Exceptional legal judgment with the ability to devise practical, risk-based solutions that align legal requirements with commercial objectives.

• Outstanding communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

• Skill in conveying complex legal concepts clearly to both technical and non-legal stakeholders.

• Ability to independently handle multiple complex matters, set priorities, and function effectively in a fast-paced, global organization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off.

• 12 paid holidays, including 4 global VeeaMe Days for self-care.

• 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares.

• Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents, 16 weeks for birthing parents.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day.

• Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via the Employee Assistance Program.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.

• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven.

• AirVet: 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost.

• Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options.

• Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting.

• On-demand learning libraries, mentoring, workshops, and learning events such as the annual Global Day of Learning.