Product Counsel

Sierra • San Francisco, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As Product Counsel, you will be a legal partner for Sierra’s product and engineering teams. You’ll help shape how our products go to market responsibly, ensuring privacy, compliance, and risk considerations are embedded throughout the product lifecycle.
We are looking for someone who has deep expertise in privacy, but also someone who is also eager to broaden their scope across IP, commercial, and product. You’ll be part of a legal team that is highly respected within both the company and the broader legal industry—committed to excellence, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of legal experience, with a combination of both large law firm and in-house product counseling experience at a tech company.
• Ability to partner closely with technical teams to develop a deep understanding of Sierra’s products.
• Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business and product goals.
• Working knowledge of data protection and emerging AI regulations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
• A strong work ethic with an eye for detail. You will strive for perfection, and expect that of others.
• Be a team player first and foremost. Sierra is a unique place to work, with a strong sense of togetherness, and the legal team is no exception. You will look out for your colleagues, be accustomed to sharing and helping the team succeed. As the team grows, you will manage and mentor more junior members.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as product counsel for AI-first or AI-native products or platforms.
• Startup experience and comfort with rapid iteration and ambiguity.
• Law firm experience at a top-tier, internationally recognized law firm.
• Leadership of cross-functional product compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary legal advisor for product and platform initiatives, with end-to-end responsibility for product legal support.
• Work closely with Engineering teams to integrate privacy-by-design principles and AI transparency measures.
• Identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, IP, and data-related risks across Sierra’s products.
• Help design and scale processes that support rapid innovation while managing risk.
• Advise on emerging AI-specific regulations and their applicability to Sierra’s Platform Services.

Benefits

• Flexible (Unlimited) Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• Retirement Plan (e.g., 401K, pension) with Sierra match
• Parental Leave
• Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
• Lunch, as well as delicious snacks and coffee to keep you energized
• Discretionary Benefit Stipend giving people the ability to spend where it matters most
• Free alphorn lessons

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed