Product Senior Counsel

Cohesity•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners, Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data — across the data center, edge, and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI-based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale. We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design. Join us on our mission to shape the future of our industry. Cohesity is seeking an experienced and passionate Product Attorney to join our Intellectual Property & Product (IPP) legal team! We're looking for a seasoned product attorney to provide strategic legal counsel on all aspects of software product and SaaS development, deployment, and lifecycle management, across multiple software categories. In this role, you will lead cross-functional initiatives and develop deep relationships with our development, product, and business teams to navigate the complexities of our product compliance.

Requirements

8+ years legal experience with at least 5+ years of in-house legal experience supporting Products
Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted to the bar and in good standing in the jurisdiction of hire, or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status)
Proven ability to manage and improve scalable processes.
Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and develop deep relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Self-motivated, organized, and capable of exhibiting sound judgment across multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Degree in computer science or related field (or comparable experience).

Responsibilities

Partner with, and advise, the Product Organization on upcoming roadmaps and key product developments and act as a liaison to legal department.
Provide guidance and support to product, engineering, and other departments during the product release process to ensure legal risk assessments prior to a product launch.
Lead cross-functional initiatives to promote best practices and ensure alignment on Product strategies, security, and strategic initiatives.
Draft product terms and advise on licensing/sales models.