Product Counsel

Qlik•King of Prussia, PA

6d•$225,000 - $244,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Qlik is seeking an experienced attorney to join its global legal team. This position will support its fast-growing business on complex and emerging issues, including support for AI, new products features and services, and advising on general IP matters. This position will be responsible for working closely across multiple business units to help achieve business goals within acceptable risk tolerances and in accordance with corporate policies. The Product Counsel will help Qlik's product and technology leaders navigate the complexities of legal, regulatory and commercial and trust considerations to make the right decisions. In this role, you will help Qlik move faster and more confidently by bringing legal and regulatory thinking into product roadmap discussions.

Requirements

Must have a JD with demonstrated achievement from an accredited law school and be admitted to a state bar.
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 7 years’ experience, including experience at a technology company or and in a technology-related practice at a reputable law firm.
Experience negotiating software and SaaS agreements.
Strong written and communication skills as well as strong negotiation, documentation and presentation skills in a cross-functional and global role.
Interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships in cross-functional teams.
Efficient and organized professional with an ability to multitask on a multitude of matters under significant time pressure and attention to detail.
Independent thinking, strong analytical skills and business acumen, while adhering to corporate policies and risk tolerances.
Ability to deliver clear and concise legal counsel within deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Preference for experience counseling on product legal issues or intellectual property rights while effectively collaborating with technology professionals.
Preference for business-oriented candidates with a background in computer or software technology, or a demonstrable interest in the field, coupled with experience advising on open source, licensing, intellectual property, and artificial intelligence matters.
Strong interest in learning about emerging technologies.
Proactive problem-solver with a commitment to executing miscellaneous projects from inception to completion as business needs evolve.
Desire to be a strategic partner to the business.

Responsibilities

Serve as a proactive, embedded advisor through the product lifecycle — from early strategy and prioritization discussions through launch.
Develop strong relationships with Product and Engineering leadership, cultivating a deep working knowledge of roadmap and product strategy, and key build decisions across the product portfolio. Foster a culture of partnership, innovation and accountability.
Work closely and collaboratively with product teams on go-to-market launch readiness for new products, features and services.
Anticipate legal issues impacting use of Qlik products and services, identify solutions and assist with implementation.
Collaborate with technology professionals to align legal strategy with technical realities.
Bring a solutions-oriented, business-savvy approach to legal and cross-functional questions, and turn complex legal requirements into practical, scalable guidance.
Responsible for open source issues and requests, ensuring compliance with licensing terms.
Leverage knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts and emerging technology to advise on the development and implementation of AI-driven features.
Review multi-channel product marketing materials for compliance with federal and state laws and best practices.
Provide guidance to product management and product marketing teams to ensure product positioning, commitments, marketing claims, and contractual obligations remain aligned.
Work with cross-functional stakeholders to understand, analyze and advise on issues, and clearly translate technology requirements and priorities to collaborate with other subject matter experts.
Work with the Americas Sales team to negotiate SaaS, software and services contracts as well as related agreements, including NDAs, DPAs and BAAs.
Work closely with the finance and sales operations organizations to ensure that transactions meet business and finance goals.
Identify and leverage technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to expand impact and improve the delivery of legal and business guidance.
Support engineering on patent and incentive programs, and work with outside counsel on patent review and filing.
Draft, review and negotiate technology vendor agreements.
Support the development of resources to aid business stakeholders in procurement.
Develop strong working knowledge of legal systems and sales systems (CRM, CLM) as well as workflows.
Contribute to process improvement and contract templates.