Senior Product Counsel

Status
Los Angeles, USA
Full time
Office
Compensation is not specified
Role
Attorney
Description

Genies, a culture's avatar technology company, is seeking a passionate Senior Product Counsel to join our legal team. This role will provide product and commercial legal support to the entire company, collaborate with product and business teams to drive growth, and advise on complex business and product initiatives. As Genies continues to expand globally, the Senior Product Counsel will establish legal frameworks for new products and business initiatives. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about cutting-edge technologies that will shape the future of consumer, social, and gaming experiences. If you thrive in creative environments and want to be part of transforming digital identity and social experiences, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal counsel for all Genies products, from development to launch and further innovation
  • Assess risks and requirements related to intellectual property, privacy, payments, consumer product, content moderation, accessibility, security, and influencer marketing
  • Draft and negotiate a variety of legal agreements, including content, development, and technology license agreements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to overcome challenges and expedite projects
  • Develop legal positions on novel issues and propose innovative solutions to advance business and product goals
  • Analyze and provide practical and risk-tolerant analysis aligned with long-term company goals
  • Support the implementation of efficient legal processes and find effective legal solutions
  • Contribute to key legal projects within the legal department

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, including in-house experience in the social, user-generated, gaming, or consumer tech industries
  • Strong foundation in product counseling and commercial agreements, with knowledge of intellectual property, privacy, consumer protection, payments, and marketing topics
  • Exceptional analytical skills and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and able to innovate and devise solutions
  • Curiosity and eagerness to learn
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Accountable and open to giving and receiving feedback
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional colleagues and legal team members
  • Strong relationship building skills
  • Self-motivated with excellent time management abilities and organization skills
  • Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently

How Genies will support you:

Genies is a growing start-up that is invested in the growth and success of its employees. Each role offers opportunities for new challenges and responsibilities. Compensation is determined based on various factors, including professional background, training, skills, experience, education, location, business needs, and demand. The starting salary range is currently $147,000 to $233,000 USD. Full-time employees may also be eligible for equity compensation and a comprehensive health, wellness, and benefits package. We provide a supportive and flexible work environment.

Why you'll love working at Genies:

  • Learn and grow within a collaborative team
  • Shape your own career with innovative contributions to a nascent team and product
  • Enjoy the perks and culture of a well-funded startup
  • Comprehensive health insurance and dental/vision coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Fun and bright office space
  • Choice of Macbook or Windows laptop

Genies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and fostering an inclusive work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

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