Product Counsel, SaaS & Regulated Tech

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

Job summary

AppFolio, a leading real estate technology company, seeks a Corporate Counsel, Product to partner with Product and Engineering teams and embed legal guidance into the development lifecycle from concept to launch. You will translate regulatory requirements into clear product requirements, enabling business velocity, reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Product.

You will work cross-functionally to address regulatory challenges, craft scalable legal playbooks, and negotiate high-stakes

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

• Serve as a key legal advisor to Product and Engineering teams from initial ideation through to launch and beyond.
• Stay current with the evolving landscape of U.S. laws and regulations applicable to AppFolio’s products and services; translate complex laws into actionable product requirements.
• Identify potential legal and regulatory hurdles early and propose practical solutions that maintain momentum.
• Develop and maintain internal playbooks, product-specific user terms, and automated processes to scale with product growth.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Partnership teams to negotiate high-stakes agreements and integrations.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of AppFolio’s technical stack to advise on data flows and API integrations.

Education

JD degree from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

AppFolio, a leading real estate technology company, seeks a Corporate Counsel, Product to partner with Product and Engineering teams and embed legal guidance into the development lifecycle from concept to launch. You will translate regulatory requirements into clear product requirements, enabling business velocity, reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Product.

You will work cross-functionally to address regulatory challenges, craft scalable legal playbooks, and negotiate high-stakes