Sr. Counsel, Product
About The Position
We're looking for an experienced, self-motivated, practical, and creative lawyer to join our small and nimble team. In this role, you'll support product and engineering teams across Pinterest's core consumer experience and/or ads ecosystem—serving as a subject matter expert and influential advisor to senior business and legal leadership alike. You'll drive strategy on cutting-edge legal issues in generative AI, privacy, IP, digital advertising, and beyond. We're also looking for someone who embraces AI as a core part of how they work—bringing curiosity, sound judgment, and an experimental mindset to using AI tools to drive efficiency, accelerate problem-solving, and operate with greater speed and impact.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in a demanding and innovative legal environment; at least 1–2 years in-house at a tech company preferred.
- Experience counseling on digital advertising/ad tech or core consumer product legal issues—some exposure to both is ideal. Some privacy background required (GDPR, CCPA, FTC rules, and related).
- Experience leading the negotiation of major technology and commercial deals, especially those tied to advertising, data, commerce or other tech partnerships.
- Exceptional judgment and impeccable integrity with excellent communication and client-service skills.
- Proven ability to build lasting, collaborative relationships across product, engineering and business teams.
- Strategic thinking with a track record of delivering creative and pragmatic solutions to novel issues.
- Proven ability to pick up new areas of law and technical product knowledge quickly.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to build sustainable programs and drive cross-functional initiatives to completion.
- An AI-forward mindset, with experience using AI tools to accelerate analysis and deliver more effective legal advice.
- Bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
- Partner with strategy, engineering, product management, communications, and legal teams to identify and manage legal issues and risks during all stages of product development; become embedded with those teams to provide pragmatic and strategic advice as the product areas evolve.
- Advise teams on key emerging areas including privacy, digital advertising, AI, IP/copyright, content acquisition, and data use.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex strategic product partnerships and commercial agreements critical to Pinterest's growth.
- Translate complex legal frameworks into simple, actionable guidance that empowers teams to innovate with confidence.
- Monitor and interpret relevant laws and regulations (GDPR, CCPA, FTC rules, and others); help teams implement compliant processes.
- Build deep, trusted relationships with senior leaders across product, engineering, and business development, influencing decisions and shaping Pinterest's strategy.
- Develop scalable legal processes, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to deliver high-quality guidance with greater speed and consistency.
Benefits
- The position is also eligible for equity.
- Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
