Product Counsel

Pontera•New York, NY

12d•$230,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing legal team and work closely with our product, engineering, information systems, and strategic partnership teams to support the continued development of our product. Reporting to our Chief Legal Officer, you’ll serve as the go-to-legal advisor on product development and privacy compliance.

Requirements

Experienced legal strategist with at least 7 years of legal experience, including a combination of experiences in-house at a SaaS or technology company and law firm.
Strong foundation in product counseling, intellectual property, and global privacy laws
Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state or the District of Columbia. Active bar membership in the jurisdiction where the position is based (or eligibility for in-house counsel registration) is required.
Product-savvy legal partner. You’ve served as a trusted advisor to product, engineering, and information security teams, offering practical legal guidance throughout the product development lifecycle.
The role will involve significant collaboration with regulatory counsel and integration of regulatory compliance into our products

Nice To Haves

Previous experience managing IP portfolios
Previous experience leading privacy programs that comply with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other global data protection laws
Hold certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or similar credentials that demonstrate your expertise in data privacy
Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and incident response obligations

Responsibilities

Advise product and engineering teams throughout the entire product development lifecycle, ensuring product features and designs comply with the company’s IP policies and applicable laws, including privacy, intellectual property, AL/ML use, and consumer protection and other relevant regulations
Proactively identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies
Partner with security and privacy teams to ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and other global data protection laws
Draft and update product-related terms of service, privacy policies and end-user agreements
Monitor and analyze new and evolving regulations affecting Saas and financial services to ensure continued compliance and best practices, in collaboration with the regulatory counsel

Benefits

Compensation: $230,000 to $250,000 annually
Opportunity: Have a major impact at a fast-growing startup that is revolutionizing the FinTech industry
Team Culture: A collegial, collaborative, fun work environment with frequent team events
Equity: All new hires are eligible for equity grant participation
Healthcare: Comprehensive & affordable insurance benefits with a variety of plan options
Retirement: 401(k) with employer match & employer-sponsored access to a retirement advisor
Family Benefits: Paid parental leave & reimbursement program for family planning services (such as fertility treatments, adoption, or surrogacy
Professional Development: Sponsored learning & development program (to cover classes, certifications, and more!)
Food Perks: Fully stocked kitchen & lunch reimbursement program
Work Flexibility: A hybrid office work model (In-Office Tues/Weds/Thurs and WFH Mon/Fri) & generous PTO day