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Latitude Legal · 3 days ago

Product & Compliance Counsel

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

Latitude Legal is partnering with a leading cybersecurity and identity-management software provider to hire a Products & Compliance Counsel. The role involves providing strategic legal guidance on product development, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance to ensure alignment with global laws and internal policies.

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Responsibilities

Provide legal guidance to the product team on a wide range of matters, including software development, licensing, third-party integrations, and vendor relationships

Manage compliance programs, including export/trade compliance, intellectual property compliance, third-party software build materials, and accessibility requirements

Advise on open source software usage and ensure proper licensing, risk mitigation, and compliance with organizational policies

Support the company’s trade compliance program in accordance with applicable trade laws, export regulations, and international legal requirements

Collaborate with vendor management, procurement, and operations teams to assess legal and compliance risks associated with third-party relationships

Provide guidance on data privacy and security matters, including cross-border data transfer issues, vendor data processing agreements, and privacy impact assessments

Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with customers, partners, vendors, and other third parties in alignment with legal and business objectives

Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, proactively identifying potential legal and compliance risks and recommending practical solutions

Stay current on regulatory developments and industry best practices related to product compliance, data privacy, export control, and intellectual property

Qualification

Technology lawExport/trade complianceIntellectual propertyData privacy lawsOpen-source softwareVendor managementContract negotiationAnalytical skillsProcess-orientedProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree and active bar admission

5+ years of experience as in-house counsel or in private practice supporting technology companies, ideally SaaS or enterprise software

Strong expertise in export/trade compliance, intellectual property compliance, and open-source software licensing

Experience advising product teams on legal issues throughout the software development lifecycle

Knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and experience advising on privacy compliance for products and vendors

Familiarity with vendor management, contract negotiation, and risk assessment processes

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business guidance

Highly process-oriented with the ability to implement and improve compliance programs and workflows

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic environment