Job Description
Job Title : Product Counsel
Location : Hybrid - San Francisco, CA (2 days onsite)
Salary : $275,000 - $325,000+
Skills : Product Counsel, VC, Fund Formation, Securities Law, Fintech
About the Company / The Opportunity :
A leader in the technology and venture capital sector, we build the financial infrastructure that empowers investors and startups to thrive! This is an exciting opportunity for a Product Counsel to work at the cutting edge of legal innovation in one of the most highly regulated environments.
Responsibilities :
- Provide counsel to product teams through the full lifecycle.
- Advise on product design and risk mitigation across financial infrastructure initiatives.
- Evaluate and counsel on complex regulatory matters, including securities regulation, data privacy, and compliance frameworks.
- Draft and negotiate legal agreements supporting venture fund offerings and investor platforms.
- Develop scalable legal operations that align with business growth.
- Partner across compliance, business development and engineering to ensure legal guidance supports technology and business goals.
- Train business units on the regulatory and legal implications of product initiatives.
Must-Have Skills :
Juris Doctor from a leading law schoolActive bar membership.5–10 years of legal experience within the fintech industry.Experience in fund formation, venture capital, and SaaS environments.Expert in product counseling.Strong background in securities law.Nice-to-Have Skills :
Experience structuring legal frameworks for new financial products.Knowledge of emerging privacy regulations and compliance technologies.Background in supporting early-stage startups.