F5 · 13 hours ago
Product Counsel
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$246K/yr - $368K/yr
3+ years expF5 is dedicated to enhancing the digital world by empowering organizations to create, secure, and run applications. The Product Counsel will play a vital role in providing legal strategy for cloud services, security solutions, and on-prem technologies while collaborating with product teams to ensure compliance and drive innovation.
Consumer ElectronicsSaaSSecurityVirtualization
Hiring Manager
Robbie Beers
Responsibilities
Advise & Strategize: Partner directly with Product Managers, Architects, and technical teams as a subject matter expert to provide strategic counsel on solutions, including hosted services and on-prem products
Lead High-Impact Legal Initiatives: Drive significant organizational change and compliance improvements. Influence the design and deployment of AI-driven products by advising on legal, ethical, and regulatory issues in emerging technologies
Advise on Go-to-Market : Align product design, deployment and launches with global legal requirements and market expectations, enabling F5’s innovation to reach customers faster
Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work hand-in-hand with other team members within the Office of the General Counsel, including Business Counsel, IP, Compliance, and other departments to integrate privacy-by-design, data protection, responsible use of AI, and robust governance frameworks into every product and ensure such frameworks are supported by F5’s commercial contracts
Identify & Execute Improvements: Drive continuous improvement in legal practices and processes, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness
Drive Product Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Conduct comprehensive legal analysis and monitor evolving regulations (privacy, cybersecurity, AI) and translate complex requirements into actionable, solution-oriented advice for technical stakeholders and Business Counsel
Qualification
Required
BS, BA in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related technical field—your expertise lets you partner deeply with our product and engineering leads
JD, LLB, or equivalent degree
Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law in WA and/or CA
3 years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house
Experience advising on AI applications, cloud services, cybersecurity, product development, and/or complex commercial agreements
Deep understanding of privacy laws, cybersecurity standards, and regulatory frameworks impacting technology products
Exceptional communication skills—able to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable legal guidance for a range of business partners
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic environment, fostering collaboration and driving results
Preferred
5 years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house, with at least 2 years focused on technology products or services
Technical experience in technology or software industries, especially with cloud-based services, network infrastructure, or application delivery platforms
Experience advising on AI governance frameworks, machine learning model deployment, AI applications, cloud services, cybersecurity, product development, and/or complex commercial agreements for multiple geopolitical jurisdictions and in highly regulated sectors
Demonstrated success in supporting rapid product cycles and advising on transformative technology initiatives
Deep familiarity with multi-cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud deployments
Knowledge of network security technologies, including firewalls, load balancers, DDoS mitigation, and WAF (Web Application Firewall) solutions
Expertise in international data privacy regulations beyond GDPR and CCPA, including PIPEDA, LGPD, APPI, and emerging frameworks in APAC and Middle East regions
Understanding of cybersecurity compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, PCI DSS, ISO 42001, and NIST standards
Track record advising enterprise SaaS companies or infrastructure providers serving Fortune 500 clients
Benefits
Incentive compensation
Bonus
Restricted stock units
Benefits
Company
F5 is a multi-cloud application services and security company that specializes in application security, performance, and delivery.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (155)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.
2020-11-08Post Ipo Equity
1999-06-04IPO
1998-09-24Series Unknown
Leadership Team
François Locoh-Donou
President and CEO
Mohan Veloo
Chief Technology Officer - Asia Pacific, China & Japan
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