Docusign-posted 3 months ago
$177,900 - $287,425/Yr
Senior
5,001-10,000 employees

At Docusign, as we lead the Intelligent Agreement Category, we are looking for a skilled and technically fluent Lead Counsel for our Engineering & Product Legal team. This isn't your typical in-house role; we need you to act as an embedded legal advisor to our engineering and product teams in a dynamic AI enterprise SaaS environment. This role supports our engineering teams from a truly unique position. You will work directly with Docusign's engineering teams who are developing unmatched solutions, driven by proprietary data and insights, built from over 20 years of eSignature leadership. As a steward of this trust, you will drive innovation that reshapes legal technology and the practice of law, upholding our brand while building the next generation of intelligent agreement solutions. This role offers the opportunity to craft innovative legal solutions at the intersection of emerging technology and product development, with a particular focus on AI integration. The ideal candidate will serve as a hands-on legal partner, deeply involved from the ideation phase through product launch. You will be crucial in shaping technical capabilities, supporting the development of intelligent agreement solutions, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks. This position demands a strategic, tech-savvy partnership approach, translating complex regulations into actionable engineering workflows. This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Director & Deputy General Counsel - Product Engineering, IP and Partner.

  • Serve as the core legal partner to engineering, product, and data science teams, providing practical, technically sharp advice from concept ideation through product launch and post-launch iteration
  • Inform on a wide range of IP issues, including patent and licensing strategy (especially for third-party and open-source software, and AI models), and trade secret protection
  • Analyze license terms and ensure compliance for all software and AI model usage
  • Identify and address legal risks associated with new product features and technologies including advising on AI-specific issues such as data sets, AI model training, data governance, and the ethical use of AI
  • Collaborate closely with privacy teams to ensure product compliance with relevant data privacy and security laws and regulations, and counsel on consumer protection and digital marketplace compliance
  • Act as a critical liaison, effectively connecting the dots between engineering/product teams and other legal subject matter experts (e.g., litigation, privacy, regulatory)
  • Serve as a subject-matter expert for core teams and leadership, proactively guiding product decisions
  • Assist in the drafting, maintenance, and training on internal policies and frameworks related to AI and technology which involves creating playbooks for engineering teams and establishing internal best practices, and building privacy-by-design and compliance-by-design frameworks
  • J.D. Degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar
  • Minimum of 12+ years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a blend of in-house and technology-focused law firm roles
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering field (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering) or significant professional experience supporting software development, AI/ML, and SaaS platforms
  • Experience with software, AI/ML concepts, neural networks, and the underlying technology of SaaS and cloud services
  • Experience in counseling on intellectual property and contract issues specific to technology, with particular emphasis on open source and AI
  • Experience as a SaaS product counsel or extensive commercial contracting expertise, coupled with a solid understanding of data governance and modern technology stacks
  • Proven ability to provide practical, technically driven advice and effectively balance legal risks with strategic business goals
  • Experience in regulated and product compliance, particularly in domains analogous to Health Life Sciences (HLS), Financial Technology (FinTech), or other highly regulated industries
  • Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely translate complex legal concepts to both technical and non-technical teams
  • A track record of thriving in fast-paced environments, managing multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, and taking initiative to learn new technologies and legal areas
  • Strong ability to build trust and work effectively with a diverse array of internal stakeholders, including engineering, product, sales, and security teams
  • Familiarity with intellectual property law as it relates specifically to software, cloud, and digital technology
  • Demonstrated interest in legal technology and its potential to transform industries
  • Experience in contract templatization, automation, and contract theory across various industries
  • Specialization in AI, IP, privacy, data rights, and critical regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act, CPRA, GDPR)
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to effectively translate complex legal concepts for business stakeholders
  • Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region
  • Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement
  • Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
  • Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
  • Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements
  • Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events
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