Product Counsel (Canada)

Product Counsel This role provides an opportunity to become a strategic legal partner for innovative product teams building the future of digital commerce. You will work at the intersection of law, technology, and business, helping teams launch products while navigating complex regulatory landscapes. The position requires a practical, solution-oriented legal mindset focused on enabling growth while managing risk. You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, design, business, and operations teams to shape impactful initiatives. By creating scalable legal frameworks and efficient processes, you will help accelerate product development and improve decision-making across the organization. This is an ideal opportunity for a forward-thinking legal professional who enjoys solving novel challenges in a fast-paced technology environment. Accountabilities: The Product Counsel will serve as a trusted legal advisor embedded with product teams, helping translate business objectives into compliant, scalable solutions. This role will focus on identifying risks early, providing practical guidance, and improving legal processes through technology and collaboration. Partner with product, engineering, design, business development, and operations teams to provide strategic legal guidance throughout the product lifecycle. Identify and assess legal risks related to product launches, platform development, consumer protection, privacy, payments, advertising, and commercial activities. Develop scalable compliance frameworks and processes that support expansion into new markets and product areas. Provide clear, concise, and actionable legal advice while balancing business goals and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to find creative solutions that enable product innovation while managing legal exposure. Support legal reviews of technology platforms, e-commerce initiatives, and customer-facing products. Build efficient legal workflows by leveraging AI-assisted tools and improving processes for recurring legal questions. Create documentation, risk frameworks, and escalation paths to improve legal visibility and decision-making. Stay informed on evolving regulations affecting digital platforms, technology products, privacy, and online commerce. Act as a strategic partner who helps teams move ambitious projects forward with confidence. Requirements: The ideal candidate is an experienced technology-focused legal professional with strong commercial judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving product environment. Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school with active bar membership in at least one U.S. state. 5+ years of legal experience gained at a leading law firm or within an in-house legal department. Experience advising on legal matters related to internet, e-commerce, technology platforms, SaaS, privacy, payments, advertising, or digital products. Strong ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical recommendations aligned with business objectives. Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to technical and non-legal stakeholders. Comfortable using AI tools to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance legal operations. Experience working independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Preferred experience includes working in-house at a technology company, retailer, or platform business. Additional knowledge of antitrust, consumer protection, GDPR, privacy, or data security regulations is a plus. Benefits: Competitive base salary range of $185,000 - $195,000 CAD depending on location, skills, and experience. Remote work flexibility. Equity grant opportunities, including new hire grants and annual refresh grants. Comprehensive compensation package designed to support long-term growth. Health and wellness benefits tailored to employee needs. Opportunity to work on innovative technology and e-commerce initiatives with significant business impact. Flexible work environment focused on trust, collaboration, and autonomy. Supportive culture that values inclusion, diverse perspectives, and continuous improvement. Jobgether