Product Counsel

Job Description At LinkedIn, the role is a Product Counsel who advises Product and Engineering teams on a broad range of legal issues supporting the development and launch of consumer‑facing products and features, including AI, privacy, and consumer protection. The position is hybrid and can be located in the San Francisco Bay Area or New York City, performing work both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days as business needs dictate. Key Responsibilities Provide legal counsel on new and evolving consumer products and features, including guidance on AI, privacy, consumer protection, and related regulatory considerations. Partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to identify legal risks early and enable responsible, efficient product development. Collaborate cross‑functionally within Legal & Public Policy and with partners across Product, Engineering, Business Development, Marketing, Finance, and other teams. Draft and review clear, consistent disclosures, terms and other agreements, and in‑product communications to support informed choices by members and customers. Help document legal guidance, contribute to playbooks, and support scalable and efficient legal processes. Stay current on legal and policy developments relevant to social media platforms and emerging technologies, translating those developments into practical, actionable guidance. Build strong working relationships with colleagues inside and outside Legal and contribute positively to team culture. Basic Qualifications 3+ years of legal experience at a law firm and/or in‑house. J.D. and admission to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction. Preferred Qualifications Experience working at a technology company or advising technology clients. Experience collaborating with Product and Engineering teams and communicating legal guidance to non‑legal partners. Experience working on commercial deals or technology transactions. Familiarity with AI, privacy, and/or consumer protection laws and regulatory frameworks. Familiarity with payments systems, laws, and regulations, including laws related to subscriptions. CIPP certification (Privacy and/or AI) a plus. Strong communication skills, sound legal and business judgment, and a collaborative, solutions‑oriented mindset. Suggested Skills Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy and Security Consumer Protection Client Counseling Pay Range The pay range for this role is $123,000 to $200,000, with compensation packages based on skill set, experience, certifications, and location. Total compensation may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits, and other incentive plans. Equal Opportunity Statement LinkedIn is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. Reasonable Accommodations Documents in alternate formats or read aloud. Interviews in an accessible location. Accommodation of service dogs. Sign language interpreter present for the interview. A request for an accommodation will be responded to within three business days. Non‑disability related requests will not receive a response. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance LinkedIn will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records as permitted by the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Pay Transparency Policy Statement As a federal contractor, LinkedIn follows the Pay Transparency and non‑discrimination provisions described at Global Data Privacy Notice Information on how LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants can be accessed at #J-18808-Ljbffr