Senior Legal Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +2 more locations.

📋 Description

• Act as the legal business partner for the Khan Kids product, engineering, and international programs teams, offering primary legal and regulatory advice on new features and products.

• Provide legal guidance throughout the product lifecycle, from conception to launch, emphasizing privacy-by-design principles, age-appropriate content and data practices, and responsible AI usage in products for children.

• Counsel on compliance with children's privacy regulations such as COPPA, GDPR, age-appropriate design standards, and regional data protection laws.

• Draft, review, and revise terms of service, privacy policies, and parental consent procedures.

• Evaluate tax, business registration, and digital services legislation for international markets.

• Collaborate with local legal advisors in targeted jurisdictions.

• Create compliance manuals, contract templates, and internal training resources.

• Work with cross-functional teams to develop legally compliant, child-focused user experiences.

• Address additional legal issues from a global viewpoint.

• Report directly to the General Counsel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of legal experience advising on consumer-facing websites or applications within global markets.

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) from an accredited U.S. law school.

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

• Proven ability to independently manage legal workstreams across product, privacy, and international regulatory issues.

• Extensive experience in consumer-product privacy compliance, privacy initiatives, user-facing legal documentation, and privacy-by-design practices.

• In-depth knowledge of children's privacy issues, including COPPA, GDPR, age-appropriate design codes, or similar frameworks; or a demonstrated commitment to developing such expertise.

• Experience in navigating international regulatory environments and market-entry requirements.

• Proficient in translating regulatory obligations into practical product guidance.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to evaluate and communicate legal and business risks effectively.

• Experience in building cross-functional relationships and influencing product, engineering, and business stakeholders.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic and ambiguous setting.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• A passion for early childhood education and products that serve young children and families.

• Cross-cultural awareness and inclusive perspectives.

• Preferred: CIPP or similar privacy/data-security certification.

• Preferred: Experience in AI governance, responsible AI, or AI regulatory frameworks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off as required.

• Eight pre-scheduled Wellness Days in 2026.

• Remote-first work culture with flexibility across time zones.

• Generous parental leave policy.

• 401(k) plan with 4% matching contribution.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.

• Opportunities to join affinity, ally, and social groups.

• Chance to work on impactful products that support a meaningful mission.

• Resources for physical, mental, and financial well-being.