Product Counsel Senior Director

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Product Counsel Senior Director in United States.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced legal professional passionate about technology, artificial intelligence, and product innovation. In this role, you will serve as a key advisor to product, engineering, and executive teams, shaping legal strategy across the full lifecycle of cutting-edge software and AI-driven products. You will influence high-impact decisions involving AI governance, intellectual property, technology partnerships, product commercialization, and regulatory compliance on a global scale. The position combines deep technical engagement with executive-level legal leadership in a fast-moving, collaborative environment. You will play a central role in developing scalable governance frameworks while supporting innovation and business growth. This opportunity is ideal for a forward-thinking legal leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, strategy, and risk management.

Accountabilities:

• Lead and evolve the organization’s AI legal and governance program, including oversight of AI compliance, training data licensing, AI-generated content ownership, and emerging global AI regulations.
• Serve as the primary legal advisor to product management, engineering, and AI/ML teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Design and implement governance frameworks related to AI risk management, product compliance, open-source usage, and third-party technology integrations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex technology agreements, including software licensing, AI/data licensing, and strategic partnerships.
• Support intellectual property strategy and oversee legal matters related to patents, software innovation, and product commercialization.
• Lead legal due diligence and risk assessments for mergers, acquisitions, investments, and strategic transactions involving technology and AI assets.
• Advise on export control regulations, software compliance, and international product deployment considerations.
• Monitor developments in AI, data privacy, intellectual property, and technology law, translating legal changes into actionable business guidance.
• Develop internal legal training programs and educational resources to strengthen legal literacy and compliance across technical and business teams.
• Drive process improvements and cross-functional legal initiatives to support scalable and efficient product governance.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one State Bar.
• Minimum 10 years of combined law firm and/or in-house legal experience, including significant work in product counsel, intellectual property, or technology transactions.
• At least 5 years of experience focused on intellectual property law and technology-related legal matters.
• Strong expertise in AI and machine learning legal issues, including governance frameworks, licensing models, generative AI risks, and emerging regulations such as the EU AI Act.
• Technical fluency in software systems, AI/ML technologies, and product development processes, with the ability to collaborate closely with engineers and technical stakeholders.
• Experience handling technology transactions, software licensing, data protection, export control compliance, and strategic partnerships.
• Demonstrated executive leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk management with practical business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Engineering or other technical degree and experience within high-tech or software industries is strongly preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of $164,500 – $222,075 USD annually.
• Fully remote work opportunity within eligible U.S. states.
• Unlimited paid vacation policy, plus paid holidays and sick leave.
• Comprehensive medical, wellness, life, and disability coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• 401(k) and Roth retirement savings plans with company matching contributions.
• Monthly student debt assistance program.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional certification support.
• Leadership development and ongoing skills training opportunities.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented work culture within a global technology environment.

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