Senior Product Counsel (Remote)

Optro

1d•$181,600 - $249,700•Remote

About The Position

Optro is seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Product Counsel to drive legal strategy for our cloud-based solutions, ensuring that our innovation reaches customers while remaining consistent with legal requirements and our core values. This is a high-growth area partnering closely with our product and technology teams, and the ideal candidate is a confident self-starter who can navigate the intersection of law and technology in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

J.D. degree and membership in at least one state bar.
8-12 years of experience at a national law firm or in-house legal department, with a focus on product counseling and technology transactions.
A technical background or prior internal audit experience is preferred to partner deeply with technical leads.
Experience advising on AI applications, cloud services, data privacy, and cybersecurity standards.
Familiarity with multi-cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and compliance frameworks like SOC 2 or ISO 27001 is a plus.
Exceptional ability to translate complex technical and legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for a range of business partners.
A creative problem solver with a sense of humor, high integrity, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize and work independently
Strong attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Committed to personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action

Nice To Haves

A technical background or prior internal audit experience is preferred to partner deeply with technical leads.
Familiarity with multi-cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and compliance frameworks like SOC 2 or ISO 27001 is a plus.

Responsibilities

Act as the expert advisor for our product management, development, engineering, support, and marketing teams, providing strategic guidance on commercial terms, privacy issues, global regulatory compliance, privacy-by-design, data protection, and the responsible use of AI.
Influence the design and deployment of products by advising on legal, ethical, and regulatory issues in emerging technologies.
Draft clear and concise agreements, terms of use, and public-facing disclosures. Lead complex technology transactions by negotiating commercial and licensing agreements.
Design and conduct comprehensive legal analysis and monitor evolving regulations (such as cybersecurity and AI) to translate complex requirements into actionable, solution-oriented advice.
Review and interpret third party posted terms to guide the product teams and ensure Optro compliance
Provide pragmatic, strategic advice that takes into account legal risk, product adoption, and advancing business goals and initiatives
Own Legal’s role in developing commercial strategy for new products