Managing Counsel, Product

Managing Counsel, Product This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global HR‑tech space as a Managing Counsel, Product (Please note, this is not a People Manager role) . We are looking for a talented and eager lawyer, who is interested in helping with our team’s mission: to deliver pragmatic and innovative legal solutions for Remote’s products and stakeholders, while protecting Remote from unacceptable risk. What you bring Qualified lawyer with extensive experience in product counseling (jurisdiction‑agnostic; multiple bars a plus). Product counsel experience in technology, with prior HR‑tech exposure (EOR/PEO/HRIS/Payroll) advising at scale across multiple jurisdictions. Strong command of emerging AI frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act, UK approach, U.S. state/federal developments, Canada AIDA) and their interplay with data protection (GDPR/CCPA) and employment transparency rules. In‑house experience is a bonus and preferred. Startup experience is a bonus. Tech passion: enthusiasm for tech and HR‑tech products. Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Fluent in English (writing and speaking). Tech‑savvy with Slack, Juro, Notion, Google Drive or equivalent. Remote work experience is a plus, but not required. Key Responsibilities Own HRIS and AI product counseling end‑to‑end, including AI impact assessments, model cards, and risk controls with Privacy/Security. Draft and negotiate product terms and AI‑specific clauses as required (training/usage of data & metadata, output/IP ownership, acceptable use, transparency), in collaboration with the Commercial Legal team. Proactively monitor new AI and tech regulations and translate those into concrete, actionables for product, design and engineering teams. Manage external counsel on complex, multi‑jurisdictional issues; drive clear, practical outcomes. Deliver targeted enablement (trainings or office hours). Partner with Privacy & Security on DPIAs/TIAs, incident response, and vendor/LLM diligence. Find solutions rather than simply escalating problems. Bonus Points Experience with AI/ML legal and compliance issues. Shipped at least one AI feature in production and built the accompanying legal/governance framework. Experience working remotely. Practicals Reports to: Managing Counsel, Commercial & Product. Team: Legal. Location: Anywhere in the World. Start date: As soon as possible. Benefits Work from anywhere. Flexible paid time off. Flexible working hours (async). 16 weeks paid parental leave. Mental‑health support services. Stock options. Learning budget. Home‑office budget & IT equipment. Budget for local in‑person social events or co‑working spaces. Annual salary range for this full‑time position: $66,300—$149,150 USD. How You’ll Plan Your Day (and Life) We work async at Remote, which means you can plan your schedule around your life, not just around meetings. You’ll be empowered to take ownership and be proactive, and your life‑work balance is important and will encourage you to put yourself and your family first. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status and any other under‑represented group to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. During your interviews and beyond, we ask & encourage anybody who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter. At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. As an equal employment opportunity employer, we strive for a workforce that reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we are committed to staying accountable. #J-18808-Ljbffr