Product Counsel

WHOOP; United States; On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Stock options

WHOOP membership for you and a loved1

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Wellness stipend

Job summary

WHOOP seeks a Product Counsel to serve as the primary legal partner to our product development and R&D teams in Boston. You’ll work closely with Product, Software Engineering, Data Science, and Marketing to guide commercial and technology decisions while ensuring regulatory compliance and thoughtful IP protection.

You will draft and negotiate a broad range of agreements, structure research collaborations, and address data-use and security considerations. A JD and bar admission are required.

Qualifications

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements.
• Advising on legal, regulatory, and commercial matters across product lifecycle.
• Collaborating with product, software engineering, data science, and marketing teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal partner to product development and R&D teams.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance across the lifecycle of products and features.
• Identify legal risks and craft scalable solutions for innovation and compliance.
• Advise on IP ownership, licensing, confidentiality, and data use in collaborations.
• Review marketing claims and ensure substantiation and regulatory alignment.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal risk assessment

AI tools

Education

JD (Juris Doctor)

Job description

• WHOOP is seeking a Product Counsel to serve as a primary legal partner to our product development and R&D organizations
• In this highly collaborative role, you will work closely with teams across Product, Software Engineering, Data Science, Signal Processing, Research, Security, and Marketing to help bring innovative technologies and features to market
• You will provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance across the product development lifecycle, enabling teams to innovate responsibly, navigate complex legal and regulatory questions, and protect the technology and intellectual property that differentiate WHOOP
• Serve as a primary legal advisor to the WHOOP product development and R&D organizations, providing proactive, practical counsel on legal, regulatory, and commercial matters throughout the product development lifecycle
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and technology agreements, including SaaS and software licensing agreements, technology procurement agreements, research and development agreements, data sharing agreements, and academic or commercial research collaborations
• Partner with Data Science, Signal Processing, and Research teams to structure and support research initiatives, scientific collaborations, and emerging technology development, addressing contractual, intellectual property, data use, and compliance considerations
• Advise Product and Software Engineering teams on legal issues associated with new products, features, technologies, and third-party tools, including intellectual property, licensing, confidentiality, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with Information Security, Privacy, and Engineering teams to support the implementation of contractual security obligations, appropriate data protection practices, and compliance requirements in vendor relationships and product development activities
• Partner with Marketing, Research, and Product teams to review product claims and related marketing communications, advise on appropriate scientific substantiation, and support the responsible communication of product capabilities and benefits
• Develop and communicate practical guidance on confidentiality, trade secret protection, intellectual property ownership, and information-sharing practices to help safeguard WHOOP technology, research, and proprietary information
• Identify emerging legal risks and opportunities associated with new technologies, including AI and machine learning, and work cross-functionally to develop scalable, commercially reasonable solutions that support innovation and business objectives

Benefits

• Flexible Vacation: WHOOP has a flexible vacation policy that allows you to unwind, laptop-free, when you need it most.
• Focus on Family: We offer 18 weeks paid parental leave, plus an additional 2 weeks to gradually return to work.
• Get Invested: In addition to a competitive base salary and 401k, you’re eligible to receive stock options to share in the future of WHOOP.
• WHOOP +1: Everyone on the team gets a complimentary WHOOP membership—plus another membership to share with a loved one.
• Health Matters: Our competitive benefits package covers medical, dental, and vision, in addition to mental health services, life and disability insurance, and more.
• Find Your Fit: Full-time employees get $500 a year to spend on wellness in whatever way they see fit, from fitness classes and memberships, to recovery services.
• It Pays to Sleep: Our Sleep Performance Program incentivizes employees to get more sleep. Log an average sleep performance of 85% or higher for the month and get a $100 bonus.
• Location, Location, Location: You can’t beat the views from the rooftop of One Kenmore Square. Feel inspired daily as you work, enjoy free snacks and coffee, and collaborate in the heart of Boston.

The ideal candidate combines excellent legal judgment and strong contract drafting skills with intellectual curiosity, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine enthusiasm for human performance, technology and innovationYou are a creative problem solver who can translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice, balancing risk management with the need to move quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for technical and non-legal stakeholdersSignificant experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex commercial and technology agreements, with a demonstrated ability to independently manage transactions and deliver practical, business-oriented solutionsStrong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributionsExceptional legal judgment, analytical skills, and creative problem-solving ability, including the ability to assess risk, navigate ambiguity, and develop thoughtful solutions to novel legal challengesJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar5+ years of legal experience, including significant experience at a major law firm advising technology, life sciences, consumer technology, or similarly innovative companiesStrong client-service orientation and demonstrated ability to build trusted, collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams, balancing legal considerations with commercial priorities and business objectivesIntellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with the ability to quickly develop an understanding of complex technical and scientific concepts. Experience advising on software, data, intellectual property, research collaborations, or technology product development is particularly valuable