Product Counsel

Seismic; United States; On-site; USD 123,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Seismic is seeking a Product Counsel to join its legal team. You will partner with Product, Engineering, Security, and GTM teams to provide practical guidance on AI, data privacy, and global regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate holds a JD with bar admission and 3+ years in-house SaaS experience, with strong knowledge of AI policy, open source remediation, and cross-border compliance. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• JD with admission to at least one bar.
• 3+ years of substantive in-house SaaS experience.
• Strong knowledge of AI and data privacy laws and emerging tech.
• Experience advising on AI-powered products.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with product and engineering across the lifecycle from concept to go-to-market.
• Identify and assess potential legal and regulatory risks for products and services.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate legal and compliance risks.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives across the product development lifecycle.
• Draft, review, and negotiate product development and use agreements.
• Collaborate with external counsel on complex global matters.
• Provide training and support within the legal team and business stakeholders.

Skills

Legal experience

AI & data privacy law

SaaS product counsel

Open source policy

Global regulatory navigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Strong communication

Education

JD with bar admission

3+ years in-house SaaS

Job description

Overview

Seismic is the global leader in AI-powered go-to-market preparation and performance software, used by more than 2,500 of the world's leading enterprises, including many in financial services and other regulated industries. We are seeking a Product Counsel to join the legal team of a mature, but still fast-growing SaaS business. You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Security, and Go-to-Market teams throughout the product lifecycle, providing practical legal guidance on product development, AI, data privacy, emerging technologies, and global regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted, business-embedded legal partner, helping to identify and manage legal risk while enabling innovation and supporting the development and launch of market-leading SaaS products.

Who you are:

• JD, with admission to at least one bar.
• A minimum of 3 years of substantive legal experience, preferably within the in-house legal department of a SaaS company.
• Demonstrated knowledge in AI and data privacy law and regulations, with a strong understanding of emerging technologies.
• Experience working with, and advising on, AI-powered products and services.
• Experience and practical insight into customer-driven development dynamics.
• Familiarity with open source and experience counseling companies on open-source policy and remediation.
• Experience navigating legal and regulatory complexities in global markets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and navigate complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong project management skills and a collaborative and proactive approach, with a passion for innovation and a desire to be a strategic partner.
• An understanding of the SaaS industry, its unique legal challenges, and the global regulatory landscape.
• The ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity and a willingness to tackle new challenges.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience working with financial services customers.
• A coding background or a strong understanding of technical concepts.
• Experience working at a startup or fast-paced growth company.

What you'll be doing:

• Serve as a trusted business partner and work closely with product and engineering teams throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept development to go-to-market strategy.
• Proactively identify and assess potential legal and global regulatory risks associated with our products and services.
• Develop and implement strategies to address and mitigate legal and compliance risks in our products.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives across the product development lifecycle.
• Stay at the forefront of legal developments in privacy, AI, financial services, and global regulations that impact our products and customers, providing thought leadership and strategic guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements related to product development and use, including partnership agreements, supply chain agreements, and customer-facing terms.
• Collaborate with external counsel as needed to manage complex matters with a global scope.
• Collaborate with other members of the legal team to achieve our company’s goals including serving as support in commercial transactions and strategic partnerships.
• Contribute to other legal projects as required by the business.
• Provide legal training to legal team members and business stakeholders.

What we have for you:

At Seismic,we’recommitted to providing benefits andperksfor thewhole self. To exploreourbenefits available in each country, please visit theGlobal Benefits page.

Seismic is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, or any other classification which is protected by applicable law.

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.Seismic's annual base salary range for this position will vary based on applicant's location, experience, job level, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity and alignment market data. The range listed below is the minimum to the maximum of our target hiring range. Seismic's salary range for this position is: USD $123,100.00/Yr. - USD $212,300.00/Yr. This position is also eligible to participate in Seismic's incentive plans in addition to base salary. The actual incentive amount will very and will be subject to the terms and conditions set in the applicable incentive plan.

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