Lead Counsel, Product (Central) Responsibilities:

• Act as primary legal advisor for product, engineering and research teams
• Provide legal advice across many subject areas including data protection/privacy, consumer protection, competition, data security, and other global legal frameworks
• Coordinate with partnerships, marketing, product management, engineering, policy, communications and research teams, and other cross-functional teams on external communications, policy development, research, product development, and product launches
• Lead consensus building and drive coordination with other members of the Legal team
• Develop and scale processes for efficient legal services

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm and/or in-house
• Experience with one of the following or related legal area: Product or regulatory counseling, consumer protection, privacy, data security, and/or intellectual property law

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working independently and cross-functionally
• Experience prioritizing work and providing advice in a fast-paced environment
• Experience taking on projects involving different subject matters and supporting a dynamic portfolio of clients
• 8 years of experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm and/or in-house

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