Product Counsel, SaaS — Hybrid Work

Appfolio; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 152,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AppFolio is seeking a Corporate Counsel, Product to partner with Product and Engineering teams, embedding legal guidance into the development lifecycle from concept to launch. You will translate regulatory requirements into actionable product requirements and help navigate the evolving U.S.

regulatory landscape to enable velocity and compliance. This role reports to the Associate General Counsel, Product and focuses on scalable playbooks, user terms, and strategic vendor/partner negotiations as

Qualifications

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school and an active license in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5+ years of sophisticated legal experience, with a primary focus on product counseling within a U.S. technology or SaaS environment.
• Significant experience practicing in one or more heavily regulated U.S. industries (e.g., FinTech, tenant screening, B2C, etc.).
• A willingness to adjust your role to the shifting needs of the Legal team and the ability to quickly adapt to the evolving priorities of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Product Development Lifecycle Partnership: Serve as a key legal advisor to Product and Engineering teams from initial ideation through to launch and beyond.
• Regulatory Navigation: Stay current with the evolving landscape of U.S. laws and regulations applicable to AppFolio’s products and services. Research and translate complex laws and regulations into actionable product requirements, particularly for products in heavily regulated sectors (e.g., consumer protection, AI, tenant screening, etc.).
• Proactive Problem Solving: Identify potential legal and regulatory hurdles early and propose creative, practical solutions that maintain momentum and enable innovation.
• Scalable Frameworks: Develop and maintain internal playbooks, product-specific user terms, and automated processes that allow the Legal team to scale alongside our rapid product growth.
• Vendor & Partner Strategy: Collaborate with Procurement and Partnership teams to negotiate high-stakes agreements and integrations that power our products.
• Technical Integration: Maintain a comprehensive grasp of AppFolio’s technical stack to provide nuanced advice on data flows and API integrations.

Education

JD degree from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

AppFolio is seeking a Corporate Counsel, Product to partner with Product and Engineering teams, embedding legal guidance into the development lifecycle from concept to launch. You will translate regulatory requirements into actionable product requirements and help navigate the evolving U.S.

regulatory landscape to enable velocity and compliance. This role reports to the Associate General Counsel, Product and focuses on scalable playbooks, user terms, and strategic vendor/partner negotiations as