Product Counsel

Whoop•Boston, MA

2d•$170,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

WHOOP is seeking a Product Counsel to serve as a primary legal partner to its product development and R&D organizations. The role works collaboratively with teams across Product, Software Engineering, Data Science, Signal Processing, Research, Security, and Marketing, providing practical, business-oriented legal guidance throughout the product development lifecycle. The Product Counsel will help teams bring innovative technologies and features to market responsibly, address complex legal and regulatory questions, and protect WHOOP’s technology and intellectual property. The ideal candidate brings strong legal judgment and contract drafting skills, intellectual curiosity, a collaborative mindset, and enthusiasm for human performance, technology, and innovation. The role requires translating complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice and balancing risk management with the needs of a dynamic, fast-paced business. The position is based in WHOOP’s Boston, Massachusetts office. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary. The full-time position has a U.S. base salary range of $170,000–$210,000, along with benefits and an equity package. WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to determine employment eligibility.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
At least 5 years of legal experience, including significant experience at a major law firm advising technology, life sciences, consumer technology, or similarly innovative companies.
Significant experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex commercial and technology agreements, with the ability to independently manage transactions and deliver practical, business-oriented solutions.
Exceptional legal judgment, analytical skills, and creative problem-solving ability, including assessing risk, navigating ambiguity, and addressing novel legal challenges.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to turn complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for technical and non-legal stakeholders.
Strong client-service orientation and demonstrated ability to build trusted, collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams while balancing legal considerations and commercial priorities.
Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with the ability to quickly understand complex technical and scientific concepts.
Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks while ensuring AI-assisted work meets the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.

Nice To Haves

Experience advising on software, data, intellectual property, research collaborations, or technology product development.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary legal advisor to WHOOP’s product development and R&D organizations on legal, regulatory, and commercial matters throughout the product development lifecycle.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and technology agreements, including SaaS and software licensing, technology procurement, R&D, data sharing, and academic or commercial research collaboration agreements.
Partner with Data Science, Signal Processing, and Research teams on research initiatives, scientific collaborations, and emerging technology development, addressing contractual, intellectual property, data use, and compliance considerations.
Advise Product and Software Engineering teams on legal issues related to products, features, technologies, and third-party tools, including intellectual property, licensing, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements.
Work with Information Security, Privacy, and Engineering teams on contractual security obligations, data protection practices, and compliance requirements in vendor relationships and product development.
Partner with Marketing, Research, and Product teams to review product claims and marketing communications, advise on scientific substantiation, and support responsible communication of product capabilities and benefits.
Develop and communicate practical guidance on confidentiality, trade secret protection, intellectual property ownership, and information-sharing practices.
Identify emerging legal risks and opportunities associated with new technologies, including AI and machine learning, and work cross-functionally on scalable, commercially reasonable solutions.