Product Counsel, Ads

Snap Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 209,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Product Counsel to join their dynamic team focused on AI initiatives. This role involves collaborating closely with engineering and product teams to ensure legal compliance and assess risks associated with innovative technologies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of AI laws and demonstrate excellent legal judgment. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the development of cutting-edge products in a fast-paced environment, all while contributing to a culture that values diversity and creativity. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the tech landscape, this role is for you.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Emotional and Mental Health Support Programs

Equity in the form of RSUs

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience practicing law in relevant fields.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively in legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Work with Engineering, Product, and Design teams on new products.
• Review specifications for legal compliance and safety risks.

Skills

Legal Judgment

Understanding of AI Laws

Privacy Compliance

Consumer Protection

IP Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

J.D. from a nationally recognized law school

Active membership in at least one state bar

Job description

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Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

The Legal & Policy Team is Snap’s dedicated in-house law firm, policy consultant, lobbyist, thought partner, and all-around advisor. This team helps Snap do the right thing the right way, make better decisions, understand and manage risks, and creatively navigate challenges, both external and internal. We partner with Snap team members on a wide array of matters, including privacy, product, IP, commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment, acquisitions, litigation, and policy, and social impact. We value the power of diversity, as we continually strive to build an innovative and inclusive leadership culture centered on Snap's values of Kind, Smart, and Creative.

We’re looking for a Counsel to join the Product Legal team! You’ll be joining a team responsible for all things AI at Snap, including My AI, Dreams, Gen AI, and other initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

• Work closely with Engineering, Product, and Design teams to understand and assess new products and technologies, from early development stages through launch
• Review engineering and design specifications for privacy-by-design requirements and legal compliance
• Analyze potential legal and safety risks and regulatory requirements for new products and technologies
• Work with legal and business colleagues to develop regulatory compliance strategies.
• Help scale the legal organization by developing innovative processes to support the fast-moving Engineering, Product, and Design teams
• Help draft public-facing descriptions of new products and technologies
• Conduct trainings for engineers and other teams across the company
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent legal and business judgment, with the ability to think strategically and creatively
• Strong understanding of AI laws and experience across a range of legal disciplines (e.g., privacy, consumer protection, and IP)
• Detail-oriented, business-friendly, and a phenomenal teammate, with an ability to accommodate tight deadlines
• Strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders across the company on complex, multifaceted issues
• Experience working directly with engineers and product managers
• Subject matter expert on all things AI
• Comfortable mastering new areas of law and tech
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. from a nationally recognized law school
• Active membership in at least on state bar
• 6+ years of experience practicing law
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising clients on domestic and global privacy issues, including ones related to the AI, GDPR, U.S. consumer protection and privacy laws
• Experience counseling clients on AI, AI Governance, including compliance with the upcoming EU AI Act and US state AI laws
• Understanding of the AI ecosystem including AI safety considerations.
• Experience directly advising and working with product teams and engineers to drive outcomes that effectively balance risk mitigations and business objectives.
  
  

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):

The base salary range for this position is $209,000-$313,000 annually.

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $199,000-$297,000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $178,000-$266,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Software Development

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