Product Attorney

From Fivetran’s founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We’re proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven. About the Role Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies. We’re looking for a business-minded attorney to join our Legal team as Product Counsel who will report to the Director - Legal Product & Strategy. You’ll handle day-to-day product counselling by providing practical, solution-oriented legal advice throughout the product-development lifecycle, helping teams navigate complex issues while moving quickly and thoughtfully. This role will partner closely with stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Privacy, and GTM functions to support innovation, manage risk, and enable the next generation of data and analytics solutions. This role will require strong legal judgment, sound business instincts, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-moving technical environment. You will need to translate complex legal issues into practical guidance that helps stakeholders make informed decisions. Success in this role will depend on a growth mindset, building trusted relationships, understanding our products and technology, and balancing thoughtful risk management with execution speed. Candidates should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, spotting issues early, and helping teams move forward with clear, actionable advice. This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of our Denver, CO / Oakland, CA office. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team. Technologies You’ll Use Ironclad Salesforce Jira Notion Slack among others What You’ll Do Advise Product, Engineering, and other cross-functional stakeholders on legal issues throughout the product development lifecycle. Review and assess new products, features, and initiatives, providing timely, business-oriented legal guidance that balances risk management with innovation and execution speed. Counsel teams on intellectual property, software licensing, privacy, AI, security, and regulatory considerations affecting company products. Develop scalable legal guidance, policies, playbooks, and training materials that empower teams to make informed decisions. Partner with commercial, privacy, security, compliance, and corporate legal colleagues to address cross-functional legal issues and drive alignment. Monitor emerging legal, regulatory, and industry developments and translate them into actionable guidance. Perform other related duties and tasks as necessary or as assigned. J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar. 4-7 years of relevant legal experience counseling SaaS companies. Deliver high-quality legal analysis, attention to detail, and execution across a broad range of product counseling matters. Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to clearly articulate and defend risk analysis and communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively to technical, business, legal, and executive audiences. Operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments while balancing competing priorities and business objectives to drive results. Creative mindset and an ability to find solutions where others see barriers. Experience advising software, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, developer tools companies regarding open-source software licensing, compliance, and governance is a bonus. Experience using AI tools (such as Claude or similar) to enhance legal workflow efficiency. Compensation The compensation range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire compensation for the target position and level, and may include sales incentives or target bonuses depending on the role. Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Our job titles may span more than one career level. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, business need, market demands. The compensation range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your location during the hiring process.

$190,308 — $237,884.50 USD

Perks and Benefits 100% employer-paid medical insurance * Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off Professional development and training opportunities Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities Monthly cell phone stipend Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents. *May vary by country and worker type - please reach out to your recruiter for more information We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please don't hesitate to submit your request by filling out this form. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation and ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Your request and any information provided will be kept confidential and will not impact your candidacy. We look forward to hearing from you and accommodating your needs to the best of our ability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fivetran, Inc.