Product Counsel

Fivetran; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 217,494 - 271,868; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical insurance

RSU stock grants

PTO + holidays + parental leave

Professional development

Monthly cell phone stipend

Job summary

Fivetran is seeking a Product Counsel to join our Legal team, reporting to the Director of Legal Product & Strategy. You’ll provide practical, solution‑oriented guidance across the product‑development lifecycle, partnering with Product, Engineering, Privacy, and GTM teams to support innovation while managing risk.

This full‑time, hybrid role is based out of Denver, CO or Oakland, CA, with two in‑office days weekly to collaborate as a team in a fast‑moving tech environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 4–7 years of relevant legal experience counseling SaaS companies.
• Deliver high‑quality legal analysis with attention to detail across product counselling matters.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate risk analysis to technical, business, legal, and executive audiences.
• Operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments balancing priorities and business objectives.
• Creative mindset with ability to find solutions where others see barriers.
• Experience advising software/SaaS/cloud companies on OSS licensing, compliance, and governance is a bonus.
• Experience using AI tools to enhance legal workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Advise Product, Engineering, and cross‑functional stakeholders on legal issues throughout the product lifecycle.
• Review and assess new products, features, and initiatives, balancing risk management with innovation.
• Counsel teams on IP, software licensing, privacy, AI, security, and regulatory considerations.
• Develop scalable legal guidance, policies, playbooks, and training materials.
• Partner with commercial, privacy, security, compliance, and corporate teams to drive alignment.
• Monitor evolving legal developments and translate into actionable guidance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

SaaS counsel experience

Clear communication

Risk assessment

Creative problem-solving

AI in legal workflows

Open-source licensing knowledge

Education

J.D. and bar admission in at least one US state

Job description

Denver, Colorado, United States, AMER

About Us

From Fivetran founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We're proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.

Fivetran and dbt Labs are bringing together two industry-leading companies with a shared mission: helping organizations unlock the full value of their data. Together, we're delivering the data infrastructure layer that helps organizations move, transform, and trust their data from the moment data moves, through every transformation, to the context teams and AI systems rely on. Fivetran helps organizations automate data movement across the systems, clouds, engines, and tools they rely on. dbt Labs pioneered analytics engineering, helping teams transform data into reliable, governed insights. Together, we support thousands of organizations as they build a trusted foundation for analytics, AI, and better business decisions. As we bring our teams and technology together, we're building on the strengths of both companies while continuing to deliver the products and experiences our customers know and trust. It's an exciting time to join us: we're creating a company with the scale, talent, and technology to help more organizations put their data to work with greater speed, confidence, and impact.

About the Role

We're looking for a business-minded attorney to join our Legal team as Product Counsel who will report to the Director - Legal Product & Strategy. You'll handle day-to-day product counselling by providing practical, solution-oriented legal advice throughout the product-development lifecycle, helping teams navigate complex issues while moving quickly and thoughtfully. This role will partner closely with stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Privacy, and GTM functions to support innovation, manage risk, and enable the next generation of data and analytics solutions.

This role will require strong legal judgment, sound business instincts, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-moving technical environment. You will need to translate complex legal issues into practical guidance that helps stakeholders make informed decisions. Success in this role will depend on a growth mindset, building trusted relationships, understanding our products and technology, and balancing thoughtful risk management with execution speed. Candidates should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, spotting issues early, and helping teams move forward with clear, actionable advice.

This is a full‑time, hybrid position based out of our Denver, CO / Oakland, CA office. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in‑person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team.

Technologies You’ll Use

Ironclad, Salesforce, Jira, Notion, Slack, among others.

What You’ll Do

• Advise Product, Engineering, and other cross‑functional stakeholders on legal issues throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Review and assess new products, features, and initiatives, providing timely, business‑oriented legal guidance that balances risk management with innovation and execution speed.
• Counsel teams on intellectual property, software licensing, privacy, AI, security, and regulatory considerations affecting company products.
• Develop scalable legal guidance, policies, playbooks, and training materials that empower teams to make informed decisions.
• Partner with commercial, privacy, security, compliance, and corporate legal colleagues to address cross‑functional legal issues and drive alignment.
• Monitor emerging legal, regulatory, and industry developments and translate them into actionable guidance.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as necessary or as assigned.

Skills We’re Looking For

• J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 4‑7 years of relevant legal experience counseling SaaS companies.
• Deliver high‑quality legal analysis, attention to detail, and execution across a broad range of product counselling matters.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to clearly articulate and defend risk analysis and communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively to technical, business, legal, and executive audiences.
• Operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments while balancing competing priorities and business objectives to drive results.
• Creative mindset and an ability to find solutions where others see barriers.
• Experience advising software, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, developer tools companies regarding open‑source software licensing, compliance, and governance a bonus.
• Experience using AI tools (such as Claude or similar) to enhance legal workflow efficiency.

Perks and Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid medical insurance
• Generous paid time‑off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
• RSU stock grants
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team‑building activities
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self‑guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.

The compensation range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire compensation for the target position and level, and may include sales incentives or target bonuses depending on the role. Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Our job titles may span more than one career level. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, relevant education or training, business need, market demands. The compensation range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your location during the hiring process.

Oakland Pay Range

$217,494 — $271,867.50 USD

We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please don't hesitate to submit your request by filling out the form. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation and ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Your request and any information provided will be kept confidential and will not impact your candidacy. We look forward to hearing from you and accommodating your needs to the best of our ability.

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