Senior Product Counsel, Hybrid (SF Bay Area or New York) (934-SLS)
Company: Solutus Legal Search
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Our client, a market-leading AI assistant and productivity
platform driving innovation in communication and productivity, has
exclusively retained Solutus Legal in its search for a Senior
Product Counsel. Recognized as a Best Workplace and ranked at the
top of the Forbes Cloud 100, this is a unique opportunity to play a
central role in advising on the development and launch of
cutting-edge, AI-powered products in a high-impact, fast-growing
environment. The role will be embedded with two product business
units, serving as the primary product legal partner and owning
end-to-end legal support for those products, including issue
spotting, counseling, and coordination with the broader Legal team.
This role is based in the Bay Area or New York, with the
expectation that the attorney will come into the company’s San
Francisco or New York headquarters a minimum of two days per week,
primarily for collaboration and relationship building. The company
offers incentives for employees who choose to work in-office two or
more days per week. Responsibilities Include: Serve as the go-to
legal counsel and partner for multiple teams building the company’s
next generation of products and features Advise Product, Design,
Marketing, and Engineering stakeholders throughout the product
lifecycle, from ideation through launch and iteration Streamline
and simplify legal reviews, serving as an ambassador for practical,
business-aligned legal guidance Identify and address product,
regulatory, privacy, and other legal risks and mitigations,
particularly as they relate to AI agents and products Develop
creative strategies for handling legal issues and build scalable
processes that balance innovation and risk Monitor evolving legal
and regulatory developments in AI and SaaS and provide guidance to
internal stakeholders Develop deep expertise in AI-related legal
matters, monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments in AI
and SaaS, and help propose and advance internal AI legal and policy
positions Own and manage aspects of the company’s intellectual
property portfolio Support drafting, review, and negotiation of
commercial agreements related to product capabilities and IP
matters Develop and deliver training on relevant legal topics
Support regulatory engagements, where applicable Qualifications: JD
from an accredited law school and active membership in good
standing with a U.S. state bar 4-8 years of relevant legal
experience, including a mix of top law firm training and experience
at B2B SaaS or technology companies Strong understanding of product
counseling, data privacy, intellectual property, and commercial
contracting Demonstrated history of developing a culture of getting
to “yes, if…” Comfort with ambiguity and a creative,
solutions-oriented approach to complex legal issues Strong
cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills,
with the ability to tailor guidance to different audiences
Experience seeing legal functions grow and scale, with strong
pattern recognition around best practices Demonstrated ability to
work independently with minimal guidance, manage competing
priorities, and thrive in fast-paced, results-driven environments A
collaborative team player who leads with humility and a healthy
sense of humor The expected base salary range for this position is
$270,000 - $300,000. Compensation will include equity. Final
compensation will be based on a number of factors including years
of relevant experience and geographic location. Solutus Legal has
been selected as the exclusive representative on this search.
Candidates who apply directly to the company will be routed to
Solutus for review. Ref. 934-SLS We may use artificial intelligence
(AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as
reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses.
These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human
judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If
you would like more information about how your data is processed,
please contact us.
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