Solutus Legal Search · 1 month ago
Senior Product and Regulatory Counsel – Washington DC, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York City or Boston (931-SLS)
Solutus Legal Search is representing a rapidly growing startup in stealth mode that is seeking a Senior Product and Regulatory Counsel. This pivotal role combines legal expertise with innovation to support product development teams, provide regulatory guidance, and craft legal documents while fostering a culture of collaboration across various teams.
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Responsibilities
Supporting product development teams on all legal and regulatory issues that they encounter
Acting as a confidant and trusted advisor to the Legal Team Leader
Providing daily legal and operational guidance to business and engineering stakeholders
Crafting legal documents, policies, and training materials that are easily implementable and empower the company’s teams to thrive
Collaborating seamlessly with legal, business and program teams, fostering a culture of innovation
Ensuring that the organization maintains its dual use and commercial philosophy while engaging with a range of potential partners and customers
Tackling challenges head-on with a practical mindset, prioritizing resolutions that drive progress
Qualification
Required
A JD from a top-tier law school and active state bar membership
At least 7 years of legal experience, including a strong foundation counseling program or product teams in an in-house environment
Experience with communications, science and engineering, product development, and business operations, positioning you as a bridge between legal and other stakeholders and subject matter experts
Experience counseling teams around a wide range of regulatory matters, such as: FAA, FCC, product safety, privacy, commercial compliance
A knack for navigating the startup scene, tech industry, and entrepreneurial landscapes
Ability to work across verticals to evaluate and solve unique fact patterns in a uniform, effective manner
A commitment to operating in highly confidential environments, earning trust through your integrity
Sharp analytical skills, coupled with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts with clarity and the ability to understand and decipher highly technical science and engineering topics
Superb project management abilities, ensuring initiatives stay on track and deliver results
A knack for creative problem-solving, tackling challenges with innovation and agility
The capacity to juggle competing priorities with grace, adapting seamlessly to shifting landscapes
A dedication to responsiveness and service, putting our client's teams' needs first in every interaction
Preferred
An understanding of exempt and mission-driven organizations, coupled with a keen awareness of the regulatory framework and cultural nuances
Security clearance is a plus, but not required
Benefits
Equity
Potential bonus