Senior Product Counsel

As Senior Product Counsel, you will shape the future of Strava’s products and features, serving as a trusted legal partner and subject‑matter expert to cross‑functional teams. You’ll develop creative, scalable solutions that manage risk and move the business forward, embracing AI tools to drive efficiency, accelerate problem‑solving, and operate with greater speed and impact. We follow a flexible hybrid model that translates to more than half of your time on‑site in our San Francisco office – three days per week. What You’ll Do: Serve as the go‑to legal advisor and partner for Product, Design, Marketing, and Engineering teams focused on building Strava’s next generation of products and features throughout the product life cycle. Advise on high‑risk or novel activities (e.g., new AI use cases, features implicating health data, or sensitive user information), helping structure appropriate safeguards, governance, and documentation. Develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative ways and build processes for scaling flexible solutions that address risk. Monitor evolving legal and regulatory developments and provide clear, cogent guidance to internal stakeholders. Develop and deliver training to up‑level skills and knowledge across the organization on relevant legal and regulatory topics. What You’ll Bring to the Team: Subject‑matter expertise regarding product development in a global consumer tech context. Strong cross‑functional communication and stakeholder‑management skills. An AI‑forward mindset, with experience using AI as a tool to accelerate analysis and simplify complex problems. Process‑driven and results‑oriented with proven ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues quickly and independently. Strategic thinking, with a track record of delivering creative and pragmatic solutions to novel issues. Exceptional judgment and impeccable integrity with excellent communication skills. A team player who leads with humility and a healthy sense of humor. A collaborative, no‑task‑is‑beneath‑me approach to your work. Requirements: JD with 8+ years relevant work experience in a demanding and innovative legal environment; at least 2 years in‑house at a consumer tech company preferred. Strong knowledge of US federal and state privacy and data‑security laws, plus working knowledge of GDPR and/or other global privacy frameworks. Demonstrated experience partnering with technical teams (Product, Engineering, Information Security) to translate legal and regulatory requirements into innovative, delightful, and compliant products and features. Demonstrated experience advising on emerging US and global AI legal requirements and AI‑governance best practices, and experience advising on AI/ML tools, vendors, or products from a privacy and data‑protection perspective. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non‑lawyers and senior executives, and to drive clear decisions in ambiguous, time‑sensitive situations. Has a demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance, proactively manages tasks and priorities across multiple projects, analyzes and executes work efficiently, collaborates effectively with cross‑functional teams, and thrives in fast‑paced, results‑driven environments. Confidence using modern tools and systems (e.g., Generative AI, CLM tools, Asana, Slack, Notion) to amplify impact. Preferred additional attributes: Relevant privacy and/or AI certifications (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, AIGP) or demonstrably equivalent experience in global privacy program design and execution. Prior in‑house experience at a rapidly scaling tech company and working with globally distributed teams across time zones. Prior experience at a top law firm. Strava is an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with the values of Strava, we make all employment decisions including hiring, evaluation, termination, promotional and training opportunities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, marital status, height and/or weight. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. California Consumer Protection Act Applicant Notice #J-18808-Ljbffr Strava